$20/hr
Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations. Works under indirect supervision; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Pay based on base pay, mileage, trips etc.
Duties include:
· Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions
· Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets
· Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions - checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard
· Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure is been properly secured
· Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and company rules
· Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean
· Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required
· Maintains radio/telephone and EOB (Electronic On-Board System) contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
· Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer's signature on paperwork upon delivery
· Completes paperwork as required
· May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
· Follows forklift rules and policies as described by company policy
· Completes training as required by management
· Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
Shift start: Based on route
Shift length: Based on route
Monday - Saturday
Universal Forest Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based global corporation that finds reward in its roots and its hard-earned success. Founded in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry, Universal today is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three robust markets: retail, industrial and construction. Since 1993, Universal has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: UFPI). We're headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.