Truck Driver

Leggett & Platt; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a CDL Driver for our local polyurethane foam manufacturing facility. The role runs Monday through Friday, from approximately 5:00–6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with responsibilities including driving tractor-trailers, performing safety inspections, and warehouse support when not on the road.

The ideal candidate is at least 22 years old, holds a valid Class A CDL with at least one year of verifiable OTR experience, and can pass a DOT physical

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL and at least 1 year verifiable OTR experience.
• Pass DOT physical and DOT drug screen; comply with DOT and company requirements.
• Able to follow verbal instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check delivery schedule and receive assignment from supervisor.
• Drive tractor-trailer to destination; back trailers into dock or unloading area as instructed.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection; report defects; obtain signed BOL from customer.
• Occasionally assist in warehouse when not on the road; maintain hours of service per ELD policy.
• Complete daily forklift inspection and related paperwork.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

OTR experience

DOT compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ELD experience

Job description

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe, we offer a world of opportunities in areas such as business, information technology, and manufacturing.

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

Job Summary

The CDL Driver will be based out of our local polyurethane foam manufacturing facility. (Monday - Friday , 5-6am to 2:30pm)

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience

Must be at least 22 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Standards For Commercial Vehicle Driver Qualifications

• Must be at least 22 years old with a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Have at least one (1) year verifiable Over-the-Road experience
• Pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check delivery schedule and receive assignment from supervisor.
• Drive tractor-trailer to assigned destination. Some destinations will require caution and good driving skills because of limited space and heavy traffic. Back trailers into dock or unloading area as instructed by the customer.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection as required by DOT regulations and record findings on ELD. Check oil, fuel, tires, batteries, etc. on vehicle and report any defects to supervisor.
• Obtain signed BOL from customer.
• Occasionally assist in warehouse when not on the road.
• Maintain hours of service via ELD per company policy.
• Shipping and Receiving Operations.
• Complete daily forklift inspection to include filling out required paperwork.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Follow verbal instructions and simple math.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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