Driver

Whites Lumber Inc; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Whites Lumber Inc. is looking for a responsible CDL Driver in Gouverneur, New York. The role involves loading and safely delivering materials, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining a clean vehicle. Applicants must have a valid CDL Class B License and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Flexible hours are offered, including potential weekend work, ensuring that you can suit the position to your needs while contributing effectively to our team.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B License recognized by New York.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and loading materials.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver materials to customers safely.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections as per OSHA.
• Maintain the vehicle's cleanliness and security during deliveries.

Skills

CDL Class B License

Ability to lift 125 lbs

Familiarity with lumber grades

Safe driving practices

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Description

Position Title: CDL Driver

Reports to: Yard Foreman and/or Asst. Yard Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: Minimum of Thirty Hours. The Hours are flexible to the needs of Whites Lumber, Inc. The employee must be able to work weekends as needed.

GENERAL SUMMARY

A Driver will load and unload materials, store material in warehouse and yard, deliver merchandise to customers, maintain good housekeeping in yard, warehouse, and vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adherence to all safety regulations.
• Being familiar with the grades, dimensions, and species of lumber in stock, and other merchandise stored in the yard or warehouse.
• Load and deliver merchandise safely and efficiently to customers.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Perform and document pre and post daily inspections on vehicles as required by OSHA and the Department of Transportation.
• Complete Driver inspection reports.
• Operate/Drive vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Maintain maximum security for merchandise loaded on the vehicle.
• Keep vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion, clean interior at the end of each day.
• Accurately assemble and properly load merchandise on ones truck for delivery.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Attend all meetings as requested.
• Use proper material handling techniques to reduce damage to goods and personal injury.
• Be able to tolerate and function in diverse seasonal climate changes.
• Attend/Participate in in-service training and Safety meetings.
• Report any safety issues to immediate supervisor.
• Store materials in their proper location.
• Load vehicles with the appropriate material as per the quantities listed on order.
• Convert orders to Sales.
• Collect money on all C.O.D. orders, obtain authorization to leave material at site for non-collectible COD’s.
• Notify sales person of any items not shipped due to inventory shortages.
• Ensure quantities and products to be delivered match delivery order.
• Perform duties of yard worker as needed including waiting on customers, stock merchandise, keep yard clean by picking up trash, bands, lumber covers, and keep materials/products in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Communicate any customer issues to Management immediately.
• Assume other duties as workload and need dictate.

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. The individual must be able to lift at least One Hundred Twenty-Five Pounds. To operate CDL class vehicle individual must possess a valid CDL Class B License recognized by the State of New York. The employee must be able to tolerate and function in diverse seasonal climate changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: F (Frequently)

Walk: F (Frequently)

Sitting: F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering: F (Frequently)

Reach Outward: F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder: O (Occasional)

Climb (Ladder): O (Occasional)

Crawl: R (Rarely)

Squat or Kneel: O (Occasional)

Bend: O (Occasional)

LIFT/CARRY

10 lbs or less: F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs: F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs: F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs: O (Occasional)

Over 100lbs: O (Occasional)

PUSH / PULL

12 lbs or Less: F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs: O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs: O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs: O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% -66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors, the employee will be subjected to the various climate changes during the course of a year.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

White’s Lumber, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.