Truck Driver - CDL

Matthews International; Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International in Elberton, GA is seeking a Truck Driver – CDL to operate the assigned truck for delivery of finished products and pickup of raw materials. You will unload/load, store materials, and ensure shipments are prepared according to approved methods.

The role requires a valid CDL, 2+ years driving, ability to travel locally or nationally, and proficiency with MS Office applications for logs and reporting; you will maintain logs, perform basic maintenance, and work both

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of prior truck driving experience; or equivalent education/experience.
• Routine travel locally, nationally, and possibly internationally may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finished product and pick up raw materials and defectives.
• Unload/load trucks, store product and materials.
• Maintain log books in compliance with DOT/OSHA rules.
• Report quality and production concerns to supervisor.
• Cross-train on all department work stations.
• Perform operator-level preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Assist with loading/unloading trailers and material placement.
• Verify finished product prior to shipment and prepare shipments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Project management

Planning skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Autonomy

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

The Truck Driver – CDL operates assigned truck for delivery of finished product and picking up of raw materials or defective product, unloads and loads trucks, stores product and raw materials, maintains all log books.

Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company, Department of Transportation, and OSHA safety programs and rules.

Performs work in accordance to approved procedures and work instructions.

Reports quality and production concerns and issues to supervisor.

Cross trains on all work stations within department.

Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule.

Keeps work environment neat and clean.

Assists to load and unload trailers, and with storage and placement of materials.

Verifies finished product prior to shipment.

Prepares shipments according to approved methods.

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

2+ years of previous truck driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Routine travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

Must maintain a current lift truck certification issued by the company.

Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.

Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Must have current driver’s license.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment may be high.