Truck Driver (10001 lbs plus)

CSS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is hiring immediately for a non-CDL Driver in Baton Rouge. We will teach you distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies. Join Wesco, a global leader in B2B distribution and logistics.

As a Truck Driver you will transport cargo, prepare, receive, and provide documentation for delivery or pick-up, and maintain records. Requires a valid license and 2 years driving experience; shift is Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Benefits include PTO and insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Truck Driver license.
• 2 years required of truck driving experience.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, verify, and unload cargo
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive instruction for delivery or pick up
• Verify contents of inventory loads with shipping papers
• Maintain records in accordance with regulations
• Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs etc.
• Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Vision: near/far/night

Respond to signals quickly

Communicate with dispatcher

Education

Valid Truck Driver license

Forklift experience

Job description

Launch your career as a Truck Driver for Wesco We are hiring immediately for a non-CDL Driver! We will teach you about distribution and supply chain techniques valued by Fortune 250 companies around the globe. We are Wesco. We enable the connected world – you help turn on the power.

Shift: Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Why You’ll Love Wesco

When you join Wesco, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. With our best-in-class product and services portfolio and our massive scale, there are endless opportunities for you to build your career with us.

A Day in The Life of a Truck Driver

As a Truck Driver you will be responsible for transporting cargo to and from specified destinations. You will prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick-up of goods to ensure timely service. * Must have a "satisfactory" driving record. Requires applicable truck driver license for state.

• Load, secure, verify, and unload cargo
• Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive instruction for delivery or pick up
• Verify contents of inventory loads with shipping papers
• Maintain records in accordance with regulations
• Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs etc.,
• Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded

What’s in it for You

• Wesco is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career! In addition to training and development opportunities we offer educational assistance so you can pursue your passions
• A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, 401k, and more
• National discounts on commonly used items (computers, appliances, services, etc.)

*Benefits may vary by location and union environment

Education & Experience

• Must have a valid Truck Driver license
• 2 years required of truck driving experience
• Forklift experience

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Vision -near, far, night
• Ability to detect or tell differences between sounds varying in pitch and loudness
• Ability to quickly respond (with hand, finger, foot) to signals (sound, light, picture) when it appears

Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with Wesco?

Founded in 1922, Wesco has grown and transformed into an industry-leading Fortune 250 supply chain solutions company. Join us as we build, connect, power, and protect the world.