CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritiv, a leader in packaging and logistics solutions, is seeking a CDL Class A Truck Driver in Lakeland, Florida. This role requires exceptional service delivery, adherence to safety protocols, and active participation in a collaborative team environment. Benefits include home daily, medical and retirement plans available from day one, and diverse career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and Retirement Benefits Available Day 1

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Extensive training opportunities

Work-life balance with weekday schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite.
• Inspect loaded trucks for proper packaging and quantity.
• Perform warehouse duties including order filling and loading/unloading trucks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer relations

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Class A CDL

Tools

Material handling 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 shift 1st
● 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.

Our benefits include:
● Monday – Friday
● Home Daily
● Medical and Retirement Benefits Available Day 1

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.
● Ability to lift, twist 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.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

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 and 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

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 .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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About the company

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, GA and a Fortune 500 company, is a North American business-to-business distributor of packaging, facility solutions, print and publishing products and services; and also a provider of logistics and supply chain management solutions.

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