Local Shuttle Driver/Warehouse Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Local Shuttle Driver is a local driving position, responsible for completing deliveries locally and shuttling equipment/supplies between facilities as needed.

 This position will also support the Shipping Supervisor and assist with Material Handling duties in addition to processing returns.  

Schedule:  Monday to Friday, 7AM -3:30PM

CORE FUNCTIONS

·       Complete required trips as assigned by Transportation Manager and according to established trip routes.

·       Perform pre-trip inspection of truck and trailer.

·       Perform pre-trip inspection of load for all units and parts.

·       Check invoices with units on loads for parts.

·       Check to make sure loads are secure before departure and after first 100 miles of travel and every 500 miles thereafter.

·       Complete proper paperwork for returns, and tags all returned units.

·       Complete trip sheet and daily logs and forwards to Traffic Coordinator and Safety Coordinator.

·       Complete Vehicle Inspection Report daily.

·       Maintain requirements as per the Department of Transportation.

·       Use proper procedures to load and unload units to prevent damage and bodily injuries.

·       Convey a professional and courteous demeanor to dealers to ensure positive customer relations.

·       Obey all speed limits and traffic laws and uses caution while driving.

·       Work with Customer Service Reps regarding problems with orders or specifications of units.

·       Work with and receives training from the Transportation Safety Coordinator.

·       Unclamp and unload parts with dealers assistance if dealer does not have a forklift.  If dealer has a forklift, driver will stay with trailer and help guide units out.

·       Understand and support various functions and procedures of company’s Quality Management Program.

·       Has regular and punctual attendance as per driving schedule.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

·       High school diploma required.

·       1+ years of experience required.

 

Required Licenses

·       None.

 

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

·       Knowledge of elogs/tablet usage.

·       Write, speak, and comprehend English.

·       Ability to understand basic math.

·       Ability to accurately follow instructions.

 

Travel

·       Frequent local travel is required.

COMPETENCIES

·       Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

 

·       Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 

·       Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

 

·       Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

 

·       Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

 

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

·       This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·       This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

Physical Activities

·       This position is subject to the following physical activities: crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking and hearing.

 

Visual Acuity

·       The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

 

Working Conditions

·       The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions within manufacturing facilities and is subject to hazardous road conditions/weather when driving.