Warehouse/Delivery Driver

Description

The Warehouse / Deliver Driver is tasked with safely and efficiently transporting finished goods, products, and materials between Tangent facilities, adhering to all relevant regulations, and ensuring timely delivery.

6:30am-4pm

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operates a semi-truck in alignment with state and federal transportation laws and efficiently transports loads, obeying all traffic laws and observing safety regulations.

• Loading and Unloading: Skillfully maneuvers truck and trailer into designated areas based on loading crew signals. Assists or manages the loading and unloading of goods and materials, utilizing specialized equipment when necessary.

• Equipment Maintenance and Optimization: Conducts routine checks on trucks, including oil, water, gasoline, and air levels, promptly reporting any malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor. Strategically arranges trailers in shipping yards to enhance loading patterns.

• Safety Compliance: Adheres strictly to safety protocols and standards throughout all transportation activities.

• Training: Continuously upgrades skills to stay updated with transportation regulations and efficient vehicle operations.

• Quality Assurance: Ensures that all transported goods maintain their quality and are safeguarded during transit.

• Additional Duties: Undertakes any other related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of and adherence to state and federal transportation regulations.

• Driving Expertise: Proficiency in operating a semi-truck and trailer, including intricate maneuvers in various conditions.

• Equipment Familiarity: Capability to employ specialized equipment for specific loading and unloading tasks.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Possession of a commercial driver’s license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle.

• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the US.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Endurance: Equipped for frequent travel and can handle prolonged sessions of sitting in a truck cab. 

• Physical Strength: Has the ability to lift and move items that may exceed 40 pounds.