Truck Driver/Loader

4 weeks ago

New Haven, United States Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Truck Driver / Loader

Classification: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: Transportation

Location: New Haven, CT

Direct Supervisor: Transportation Manager

Job Summary: The Truck Driver / Loader will perform various roles, including loading product into trucks, making customer product deliveries, and assist in training new drivers. This role may involve sleeping in the cab overnight during certain assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate vehicles to transport product to and from designated locations.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
  • Load and unload product using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Report any unsafe conditions or behaviors observed in the field.
  • Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while on the road.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, customer service, and customers as needed.
  • Check Bills of Lading to ensure destination, product strength, and all customer requirements are met.
  • Utilize cab mounted tablets for daily assignments.
  • Complete daily E-Logs.
  • Wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance on trucks, including cleaning, fueling, and minor repairs to pass roadside inspections and avoid Out of Service violations.
  • Take truck to maintenance shop when additional repairs are needed.
  • Follow customer policies while at their facilities, as long as they meet or exceed Kuehne’s policies.
  • Notify the Transportation Department of expected delays of greater than 30 minutes.
  • Double-check BOL information before leaving the plant.
  • Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Conduct new hire truck driver field training in conjunction with supervisors, dispatch, and the Transportation Safety Manager.
  • Assist with potential transportation emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents, product releases, injuries, or equipment retrieval.
  • Provide instructions to other drivers as requested by the Dispatcher or Customer Relations Departments.
  • Monitor emails and phone messages asking for assistance or advice from other Transportation personnel.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to pass a 10-panel controlled substance testing and random testing after that.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation check and maintain in good standing order, as per TSA’s TWIC criteria.

Education and Experience:

  • Must hold a required commercial driver’s license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle to be operated.
  • Minimum of 5 years of truck driving experience with a clean safety and disciplinary record.
  • Certified with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A with X endorsement (X = Tanker & Hazardous Material).

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab.
  • Potential for sleeping in the cab during certain assignments.
  • Capable of standing and walking.
  • Capable of lifting 40 lbs. from floor to waist height.
  • Capable of carrying 40 lbs. for short distances.
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
  • Frequently climbs stairs and ladders less than 6-8- feet in height.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this position description is intended to reflect the position's activities and requirements accurately, management reserves the right to modify, and or remove duties as necessary. This is a Safety Sensitive Position within the organization.

Kuehne is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)

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