CDL - Tractor Trailer Driver

HARCROS CHEMICALS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

ESOP retirement benefits

10 paid holidays including floating

Job summary

Harcros Chemicals seeks a professional tractor-trailer operator to deliver products across Memphis and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, including hazardous materials handling when applicable.

Read orders, schedule deliveries, inspect vehicles, maintain logs, and assist with loading/unloading. CDL with HazMat/Tanker endorsements and TWIC card are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL with HazMat/Tanker endorsements preferred.
• 1–3 years of driving/logistics experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer to transport and deliver goods to designated locations.
• Read and interpret customer orders, shipping papers, and purchase orders.
• Schedule and complete deliveries and pickups in a timely manner.
• Inspect vehicle pre- and post-trip; report defects and coordinate maintenance/repairs.
• Verify product type, quantity, and documentation during pickup and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records including driver logs, bills of lading, inspection reports, and trip documentation.
• Ensure proper labeling, placards, and packaging compliance (including hazardous materials).
• Assist with loading/unloading, including use of forklift when needed.
• Handle return materials and containers.
• Support warehouse activities such as product drumming, maintenance, and housekeeping when not driving.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety awareness

Documentation accuracy

Forklift operation

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Twic Card

Hazardous Materials Endorsement

Tanker Endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.Position Summary: Operates gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailers to transport and deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. This role is responsible for safe driving, accurate documentation, product handling, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards, including hazardous materials when applicable.Key Responsibilities:Safely operate tractor-trailer to transport and deliver goods to designated locationsRead and interpret customer orders, shipping papers, and purchase ordersSchedule and complete deliveries and pickups in a timely mannerInspect vehicle pre- and post-trip; report defects and coordinate maintenance/repairsVerify product type, quantity, and documentation during pickup and deliveryMaintain accurate records including driver logs, bills of lading, inspection reports, and trip documentationEnsure proper labeling, placards, and packaging compliance (including hazardous materials)Assist with loading/unloading, including use of forklift when neededHandle return materials and containersSupport warehouse activities such as product drumming, maintenance, and housekeeping when not drivingFollow hazardous waste procedures, including handling, inspection, spill response, and documentation per site contingency plansQualifications: RequiredHigh school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)1–3 years of related driving, warehouse, or logistics experienceValid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – all classes)Hazardous Materials and Tanker Endorsements (or ability to obtain)Ability to pass DOT physical examinationBasic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide; ratios and percentages)Ability to read, interpret, and complete required documentationStrong problem-solving and reasoning skillsAbility to operate a forkliftTwic Card or ability to obtain. PreferredPrior Experience transporting hazardous materialsExperience with shipping/receiving or warehouse operationsFamiliarity with regulatory compliance (DOT, ICC, hazardous waste handling)Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Frequent work outdoors in varying weather conditionsExposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicalsOccasional exposure to high places, wet/humid conditions, vibration, and electrical riskModerate noise levels typical of transportation and warehouse environmentsPhysical RequirementsRegular sitting, driving, and use of hands for controls and equipmentFrequent climbing and balancingOccasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawlingAbility to lift:Up to 25 lbs regularlyUp to 50 lbs frequentlyUp to 100 lbs occasionallyVision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustmentWhy Join Harcros Chemicals?Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared successCompetitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible rolesComprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insuranceStrong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vestingAccess to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day oneSupportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth10 paid holidays, including one floating holidayOpportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence