CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv Corporation; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Home daily

Medical benefits Day 1

Retirement benefits Day 1

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a CDL Class A Truck Driver to join a safety-conscious team and deliver and pickup stock on a routed schedule.

You will inspect vehicles, load/unload, maintain records, and interact professionally with customers, while complying with DOT regulations and company policies. This represented position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with home daily options and benefits from Day 1.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 12 months driving experience.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within six weeks.
• Ability to pass DOT medical exam and background checks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods on scheduled routes to ensure on-time delivery.
• Inspect trucks and documents; report defects.
• Follow safety rules and DOT regulations.
• Interact professionally with customers to provide a positive experience.
• Assist with warehouse duties as needed.
• Maintain delivery records and inventory accuracy.
• Operate liftgate and other equipment as required.

Skills

DOT compliance

Safety focus

Communication

Organized

Problem solving

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

MHE equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

Our CDL Class A Truck Driver will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients by partnering with a successful team of innovative and value-driven employees to deliver and pick up stock as routed in a timely and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite working within established procedures to ensure on-time delivery.
• Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure the orders are pulled, packaged, converted, shipped and loaded properly to avoid damages during transportation. Report all defects or equipment problems to supervisor.
• Work according to an assigned schedule.
• Provide professional and courteous interactions with customers to provide a positive experience.
• File and retrieve the proper documents and delivery records from the company filing systems while monitoring the inventory quality and quantity availability.
• Follow a range of mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Report any problems or issues with facilities and customers.
• Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
• The driver position may also help with various warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping and other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Must be available to 1st work shift.
• This is a represented position.
• Must observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations resulting in a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
• Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment required. Liftgate experience preferred.
• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Position requires a minimum of 21 years of age.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday schedule.
• Home daily option.
• Medical and retirement benefits available Day 1.

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position includes regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations; exposure to loud noise; exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, twist and turn, and carry 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Ability to repetitively open and close shipping container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds, swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and operate a lift gate.
• Walking/standing - frequent walking and standing; standing may be on the ground or while operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Sitting - frequent sitting including at stationary locations and while driving.
• Stooping - periodic stooping including need to bend at the waist.
• Kneeling on occasion.
• Climbing - frequent climbing, including need to get in and out of the cab and trailer of the truck as well as ability to climb and use 3 points of contact method.

Required Experience & Education

• Verifiable Class A license and 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.