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Transfer Truck Driver

Van Meter Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Cottage Grove
Nov 18, 2024

Title
Transfer Truck Driver

Description

Schedule:

9 PM - 5 AM

Summary:

The Transfer Truck Driver plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve by ensuring quality, efficiency and safe delivery of our products and services to our regional branches. The Transfer Truck Driver operates a tractor-trailer for a regional route and works independently to load and unload the trailer at each branch. The Transfer Truck Driver also takes initiative to provide general maintenance and up-keep of their delivery vehicle, performs daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment, and adheres to all DOT compliance requirements to ensure a positive relationship between the DOT and our company.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:



  • Ensure the delivery of products and services
  • Load and unload the trailer in a safe and efficient manner
  • Understand logistical routes throughout the company
  • Work independently but able to communicate effectively with department leads and branches on all job related matters
  • Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
  • Maintain a high standard of driving performance
  • Maintain compliance with all Department of Transportation requirements
  • Maintain truck and warehouse dock cleanliness and order
  • Follow processes and procedures in place for effective job performance
  • Participate in company process improvements and initiatives



Critical Success Factors:



  • Customer Focused
  • Ability to analyze work load and establish priorities
  • Ability to stay on task
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal guidance
  • Ability to maintain a positive work attitude and solid work ethic
  • Self motivated with strong problem solving ability
  • Drive for continuous improvement
  • Detail Oriented
  • Dependable



Job Requirements/Specifications:



  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs on a consistent basis
  • Ability to operate lift truck equipment
  • Class A CDL is required
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Ability to meet and maintain qualifications required by the DOT
  • Ability to work a late shift
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years previous warehouse experience preferred
  • Previous CDL driving experience required (2-3 years preferred)
  • Knowledge of Eclipse and RF scanner


Work Environment:



  • Consistent, more than 2/3s of the time

    • Works alone
    • Non-standard shift work
    • Extended day


  • Frequent, from 1/3 to 2/3s of the time

    • Sitting
    • Standing
    • Walking
    • Lifting
    • Carrying
    • Pushing
    • Bending @ the waist
    • Twisting upper body
    • Reaching
    • Working with hands
    • Working with fingers
    • Talking
    • Hearing
    • Vision acuity-near
    • Vision acuity-far
    • Depth perception
    • Field of vision
    • Vision adjustment
    • Color vision
    • Driving
    • Team lifting
    • Cold
    • Heat
    • Temperature changes
    • Work indoors


  • Some, less than 1/3 of the time

    • Climbing
    • Balancing
    • Kneeling
    • Crouching
    • Works with others
    • Customer contact
    • Wet
    • Humid
    • Noise
    • Work outdoors
    • Mechanical hazards


  • Occasional, less than 1 time per week

    • Crawling
    • Vibration
    • Confined area
    • High places
    • Fumes
    • Odors
    • Dusts
    • Mists
    • Gases
    • Poor ventilation




The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.



Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Third

Tags

Position
Transfer Truck Driver

Location
Cottage Grove

About the Organization

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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