CDL Local Interplant Driver

acsius; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

acsius is seeking a CDL Driver in South Houston, Texas to prepare documentation, coordinate interplant logistics, and operate company vehicles for intra-company courier functions.

The role requires a Class A CDL, shipping knowledge, and strong communication skills. Training will cover DOT and company procedures, with duties including loading/unloading and maintaining vehicle safety.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Knowledge of shipping, courier and customer service principles.
• Ability to operate computer systems and document handling.
• Proficiency in typing and administrative procedures.
• Good product knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shipping records and provide tracking info per procedures.
• Collect Transfer Log and Shipping paperwork and supply documents to systems.
• Guide others in Shipping/Receiving and communicate requirements.
• Notify appropriate personnel and customers of shipping status.
• Verify accuracy of shipping output documents.
• Document procedures and coordinate training with Materials Supervisors.
• Provide root-cause analysis for shipping issues.
• Review manuals for equipment for interplant use.
• Train new staff on processing, loading, and shipment per DOT/ACSI rules.
• Deliver intra-company courier duties and hot-shot shipments.
• Maintain vehicle and trailer in safe, clean condition.

Skills

CDL Class A

Shipping knowledge

Customer service

Computer applications

Typing

Administrative procedures

Product knowledge

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: CDL Driver

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.

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