NON CDL - Local

UFP Industries; Georgia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Georgia is seeking a reliable Truck Driver to operate vehicles under 26,001 lbs GVW, delivering goods and picking up materials from vendors. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, secure loads, maintain logs, and comply with safety and DOT regulations. Forklift operation may be required.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum 12th grade education completed.
• 1 year of experience driving a vehicle under 26,001 lbs; 3–5 years preferred for commercial driving.
• Knowledge of vehicle parts and basic minor repairs.
• Valid Class D driver's license.
• Forklift driver licensing completed.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives to deliver products in varying weather conditions.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets.
• Inspects equipment for safe operation; checks oil and fuel.
• Secures and verifies loads.
• Maintains driving records, logs, and shipping documents.
• May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required.
• Adheres to safety, DOT, and company rules.
• Participates in safety and other programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Basic mechanical skills

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class D license

Forklift license

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.