Long Distance Driver Local

American Leather Operations LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

American Leather Operations LLC is seeking a Local Long Distance Driver in Conover, NC. The role involves transporting finished furniture to customers, plant locations, and distribution centers with occasional over-the-road trips.

You will move trailers, perform dockside loading/unloading, and ensure safety and compliance in all operations. Requirements include a valid CDL, clean driving record, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience required.
• Valid CDL driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to maneuver large vehicles in tight spaces.
• Keen eye for detail in inspecting equipment and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished furniture goods by road to LEE customers, plant locations, or distribution centers.
• Move trailers between warehouses and other locations.
• Position trailers at dock doors for loading and unloading.
• Occasional straight truck driving and over-the-road trips as needed.
• Inspect tractor and trailers to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Communicate effectively with other drivers and warehouse personnel to coordinate activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist with loading and unloading trailers.
• Work in the warehouse and showroom as needed.
• Manage trailer inventory locations.

Skills

CDL license

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safe driving

Effective communicator

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Long Distance Driver Local

Full Time Technical Conover, NC, US

JOB TITLE: Local Long Distance Driver

DEPARTMENT: Logistics

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Traffic Manager, the Local Long Distance Driver transports finished furniture goods over the road to LEE customers, LEE plant locations and/or distribution centers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• SafeandEfficientTrailer Movement: Maneuver semi-trailers withintheyardand plants ensuring smooth and safe operations.
• Movetrailersbetweenwarehousesandotherlocations.
• Positiontrailersatdockdoorsfor loadingandunloading.
• Straight truckdrivingrequired as needed andovertheroadtrips willberequired as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections ofthe tractor and trailers to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Communicateeffectivelywithotherdriversandwarehousepersonnel tocoordinate activities.
• Adheretoallsafetyregulationsandcompanypolicies.
• Assistwithloadingandunloadingtrailers
• Requiredtoworkinthewarehouseandshowroom asneeded
• Manage trailer inventory locations
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 3to5years'experiencerequired
• AvalidCDLdriver'slicenseandacleandrivingrecordrequired
• Abilitytomaneuverlargevehiclesintightspaces.
• Keeneyefor detailininspectingequipmentandensuringsafety.
• Abilitytoperformtasksthatinvolveliftingandmoving
• Abilitytoaddressissuesthatmayariseandcommunicateeffectivelywithothers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work in a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to work full-time

EFFORT

• Able to lift, carry, push or pull at least 50 lbs
• Ability to sit for extended period of time (8-12 hours)
• Able to drive long hours and travel regularly (8-12 hours)
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouching
• Must meet DOT standards for vision and hearing, including the ability to read road signs, navigate GPS, and hear warning signals.
• Compliance with DOT physical examination requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.