CDL Truck Driver-Local Runs - Hiring 3rd shift

Sunland Logistics Solutions; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Supportive leadership and team

Job summary

Sunland Logistics Solutions in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a CDL-A truck driver to support shipping, receiving, and yard operations. The role is on-site with no long-haul miles, focusing on trailer moves in the yard and daily customer interactions.

Candidate must have a valid Class A CDL, DOT card, and pass background/drug screening, with at least 2 years of recent Class A driving experience. Forklift certification is a plus and safety compliance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years recent driving experience with a Class A CDL.
• Current Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a road test administered by the company.
• Forklift certification is preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Operate company owned and leased trucks over 4 tons for shipping and receiving operations.
• Deliver, pick up, and relocate customer products and materials.
• On-site only; focus on trailer moves in the yard with no long miles driven.
• Perform required pre/during/after operation maintenance and reports.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Maintain all DOT/OSHA certifications and safety programs.

Skills

Class A CDL

Defensive driving

DOT compliance

Customer service

Vehicle operation

Communication

Independent work

Background check

Pre-employment drug screen

Road test

Yard/dock operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year relevant experience

Forklift certification

Valid State CDL License

DOT medical card

Job description

Celebrating over 40 years in business, Sunland Logistics Solutions is a Top 100 third-party logistics provider helping shippers & manufacturers dowhat they do better. With an expanding network of fulfillment & distribution centers across the U.S., Sunland helps companies improve supplychain performance & enhance customer experience with lean warehouse solutions, connected technologies & value-added logistics services.

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question “What makes Sunland a great place to work?” continues to be, “The people & the culture.”

As Sunland has grown from a local to national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues. Sunland’s Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

Why Sunland:

• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive leadership and team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate company owned and leased trucks over 4 tons to facilitate shipping and receiving operations
• Operate trucks for the delivery, pickup and relocation of customer products and materials
• This position will be on-site, no miles driven – focus on trailer moves in the yard
• Perform required before, during and after operation “user maintenance” and provide required reports
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
• Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent condition
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must have at least 2 years recent driving experience with a Class A CDL
• Must have minimal infractions on a 3 year MVR report
• Must have a current Class A CDL and DOT card
• Must be able to pass a road test administered by the company
• Yard dog/tractor experience preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, one (1) year relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess or have ability to become forklift certified
• Valid State CDL License

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.