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Truck Driver (CDL B) / Shipping Clerk

UFP Industries
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2024

About the role

Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

Job Summary

Truck Driver is primarily responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations. This position will operate a flatbed truck with goose neck trailer or pickup truck with trailer (CDL B required).

Secondary role based on day-to-day departmental workload, to coordinate the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material.

Why Join Us?

Excellent Benefits: We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Longevity: Our average years of service for Shipping and Receiving is 18+ years, a testament to the rewarding nature of this role and the stability of our organization.

Career Advancement: Many of our S&R professionals have advanced into leadership and management positions within the company, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering career growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions

  • Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets

  • Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions – checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard

  • Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured

  • Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules

  • Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean

  • Maintains appropriate electronic driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required

  • Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer’s signature on paperwork upon delivery

  • Completes paperwork as required

  • Completes training as required by management

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Verifies shipping documents and records any discrepancies

  • Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures

  • Documents any shortage on orders, investigate reasons for occurrence and informs sales and admin of the shortage

  • Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders

  • Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments

  • May assist in loading and unloading material from trucks or carts

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • Minimum 12th grade basic education completed

  • Minimum 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle

  • Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions

  • Required to have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License

  • Prior experience in role as Shipping Clerk or Coordinator a plus.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with room for growth and advancement, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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