Truck Driver (Sparks, NV)

VELUX Group; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

On-site Health Clinic

Dental Plan

Vision Care Plan

Prescription Drug Card Program

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of A

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Cancer Protection Plan

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

11 Paid Company Holidays

Vacation Day Program

Sick Day Program

Service Recognition Program

Job summary

VELUX Group in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a CDL driver to support outbound distribution and on-site delivery of VELUX products. You will transport finished goods between production and customer sites, perform safety inspections, and ensure timely, accurate delivery in compliance with DOT regulations.

This role requires a Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and experience in shipping/receiving. Schedule is 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); various equipment including straight trucks and tractor trailers trucks is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major moving traffic violations.
• Must be enrolled in the FMCSA Drug Clearing house.
• Two years’ experience in driving a Commercial vehicle using a Class A License preferred.
• One to three years of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred. VELUX provides Forklift Certification.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• SAP experience would be beneficial.
• A basic understanding of the VELUX product line is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills and willingness to work with others.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position

Responsibilities

• Drives truck in a safe manner and follows all state and federal laws.
• Transportation of finished goods from production departments
• Unloading trucks and stock replenishment
• Receiving stock into SAP system
• Routing of deliveries to maximize the most efficient time and stay within DOT Regulations.
• Drives either straight truck, tractor trailer combination or tractor flatbed combination based on delivery requirement.
• Prior to departure, driver is required to perform and complete a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection report and report any defects or issues to site Supervisor prior to departing.
• Loads materials based on the routed stops to be made.
• Drives truck to deliver to customer’s place of business, home or job site.
• Records signatures on iPad and/or Delivery Note paperwork.
• Records start time, driving, stopping, breaks and end time on ELD device.
• Reports any customer complaints to VELUX Management.
• Upon the return, driver is required to perform and complete an end-of-day vehicle inspection.
• Reviewing open deliveries with site Management prior to loading.
• Pick up approved returned items from customer.
• If customer requests to return other items, driver must contact Management for approval.
• Responsible for scheduling Preventative Maintenance on truck, trailer or flatbed through leasing company including the cleaning of interior and exterior of trucks.
• May direct driver helper to load and unload truck.
• Works in DC in various departments as needed.

Job description

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Position Purpose

Transport of finished goods to and from production departments. This includes loading and unloading trucks and daily safety inspection of tractor and trailers and general warehousing functions as needed. Deliver VELUX products to dealers, homeowners, job sites or inside delivery in a timely and professional manner. This position may also assist customers in stocking shelves, setting up displays, and answering questions about VELUX products. Understand and follow Safety Laws and DOT Regulations. Ability to drive a box truck, tractor w/trailer or tractor w/flatbed having the proper Class A CDL license.

Hourly Pay Rate

$23.42 - 29.28

Shift Schedule

6:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday

Primary Functions

• Drives truck in a safe manner and follows all state and federal laws.
• Transportation of finished goods from production departments
• Unloading trucks and stock replenishment
• Receiving stock into SAP system
• Routing of deliveries to maximize the most efficient time and stay within DOT Regulations.
• Drives either straight truck, tractor trailer combination or tractor flatbed combination based on delivery requirement.
• Prior to departure, driver is required to perform and complete a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection report and report any defects or issues to site Supervisor prior to departing.
• Loads materials based on the routed stops to be made.
• Drives truck to deliver to customer’s place of business, home or job site.
• Records signatures on iPad and/or Delivery Note paperwork.
• Records start time, driving, stopping, breaks and end time on ELD device.
• Reports any customer complaints to VELUX Management.
• Upon the return, driver is required to perform and complete an end-of-day vehicle inspection.

Secondary Functions

• Reviewing open deliveries with site Management prior to loading.
• Pick up approved returned items from customer.
• If customer requests to return other items, driver must contact Management for approval.
• Responsible for scheduling Preventative Maintenance on truck, trailer or flatbed through leasing company including the cleaning of interior and exterior of trucks.
• May direct driver helper to load and unload truck.
• Works in DC in various departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); various equipment including straight trucks and tractor trailers trucks is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major moving traffic violations.
• Must be enrolled in the FMCSA Drug Clearing house.
• Two years’ experience in driving a Commercial vehicle using a Class A License preferred.
• One to three years of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred. VELUX provides Forklift Certification.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• SAP experience would be beneficial.
• A basic understanding of the VELUX product line is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills and willingness to work with others.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position

Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job. Compliance with all FMCSA regulations for commercial vehicles.

Employee Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• On-site Health Clinic
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• And Much More

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

E-Verify

VELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Bright Insights

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