NON CDL - Local

UFP Industries, Inc; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee$%

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Chicopee, MA is seeking a dependable Truck Driver to operate vehicles under 26,001 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight, delivering goods to customers and operations and picking up materials from vendors.

The role requires 21+ years old, a valid Class D license, and ability to complete pre/post-trip inspections and paperwork. Forklift use may be required; benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum 12th grade basic education completed.
• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a vehicle of less than 26,001 lbs; 3–5 years preferred driving a commercial vehicle.
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts and basic minor repairs.
• Valid Class D Driver's License required.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and checks oil and fuel.
• Secures load and inspects load for proper securing.
• Performs duties in line with all safety, DOT and company rules.
• Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and keeps it clean.
• Maintains driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required.
• Maintains radio/phone and EOB contact with base for dispatch to locations.
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy and obtains customer signatures on delivery.
• Completes required paperwork; may operate forklift to load/unload trailers.
• Follows forklift rules and company policy.
• Completes trainings as required by management.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Pre-trip inspection

Forklift operation (training)

Valid Class D Driver's License

Education

12th grade education

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of vehicles less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions - checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard
• Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured
• Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules
• Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean
• Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required
• Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
• Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer's signature on paperwork upon delivery
• Completes paperwork as required
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Completes training as required by management
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a vehicle of less than 26,001 lbs Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
• Required to have a valid Class D Driver's License
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process

Hourly: $24-$26 per hour

Bonus/Incentive Pay

• For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.