CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv Corporation; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation is hiring a CDL Class A Truck Driver in California to deliver and pick up stock, work with a team, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, clean MVR, Hazmat endorsement within six weeks, and willingness to perform warehouse tasks as needed.

The position offers day shifts and competitive hourly pay, with extensive benefits and a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• D.O.T. driving regulations compliance required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Liftgate experience preferred.
• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills.
• Must be available to work the day shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods onsite and offsite per established procedures for on-time delivery.
• Visually inspect trucks to ensure proper loading and report any defects.
• Work according to an assigned schedule.
• Provide professional and courteous customer interactions.
• File and retrieve documents; monitor inventory quality and quantity.
• Follow safety instructions to protect the environment and people.
• Report problems with facilities and customers as needed.
• Operate equipment and adjust variables to improve efficiency.
• Support warehouse duties such as order filling and loading/unloading as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer relations

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Liftgate operation

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.

Job 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 work the day shift.
• 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.

Rate of Pay: $29.23/hr.

Work Experience

• Verifiable Class A license and 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

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

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.

• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.