CDL Local Interplant Driver

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a CDL Driver responsible for shipping, interplant courier duties, and driving company vehicle. You will maintain records, provide tracking information, and ensure cargo is secured and deliveries completed safely.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, knowledge of DOT regulations, and ability to coordinate with Materials Supervisors. Work hours are 8 per day, with occasional overtime; on-site conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Active Class A CDL driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of shipping, commercial driving and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications.
• Ability to type and document accurately.
• Familiarity with administrative procedures and DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shipping records and provide tracking information on request.
• Coordinate interplant courier shipments and operate company vehicle.
• Provide guidance to others in Shipping/Receiving and communicate requirements.
• Verify and process shipping output documents as required.
• Train new employees on processing, loading, and shipment per DOT and ACSI requirements.
• Ensure cargo is secured and vehicle/trailer are in safe condition.

Skills

CDL license

Shipping knowledge

Customer service

Computer basics

Typing

Administrative procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Purpose Of The Position

Prepare documentation, maintain records, coordinate logistics for product shipment interplant, and drive company vehicle to and from designated locations carrying out courier functions.

Job Description

Job Title: CDL Driver

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request with established forms and procedures.
• Collect Transfer Log and Shipping paperwork as well as provide documents to Materials Supervisors to complete shipping transactions in appropriate systems.
• Provide guidance to others within the Shipping/Receiving area, as well as communications of requirements and their changes.
• Communicate status of Shipping/Receiving activities to appropriate personnel and customers.
• Verify shipping output documents as required.
• Formally document new or changed procedures. Identify who requires training and execute training if needed, through Materials Supervisors.
• Effectively provide cross-functional root cause and corrective action information, inputs, and findings, to resolve internal customer-related shipping issues.
• Review manuals for small equipment, trucks, and trailers for interplant use.
• Train new employees on processing, loading, and shipment of materials and equipment according to DOT and ACSI requirements.
• Drive company vehicle to carry out intra-company courier functions including hot shot deliveries to and from other designated locations
• Keep assigned vehicle and shop trailer free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean utilizing Daily Operator check sheets that include Operator PMCS
• Ensure that the vehicle and trailer are in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist
• Manage various products and merchandise responsibly while in the act of loading, unloading, or transporting items, ensuring that cargo is properly secured to avoid damage
• Use approved instructions on loading, strapping, securing, tie downs and locks for all materials transported in company trucks, trailers, pickups and forklifts

Marginal Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to provide back-up support for Forklift Driver and Material Handling functions, training new employees on various job-related functions and answer other internal customer service related calls.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent
• Possess and maintain an active Class A (CDL) driver's license
• Knowledge of shipping, commercial driving and customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Ability to type
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• Numeric, oral and written language applications
• Product knowledge

Key Competencies

• High Safety conciseness
• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Initiative
• Stress tolerance

Physical Demands

Hours: 8 per day 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Week: 40 hrs minimum

Overtime hours worked must be pre-approved by management.

Lunch: 30 minutes

Sitting: 50 % of time

Standing & Walking: 50 % of time

Environment

• Office, Plant, Vehicle Operator environment.

Physical Tasks

• Varies