Driver
PLEASE CONTACT TO MR.KIM
CELL:678-749-1221
The Driver contributes to the efficient operation of the Branch Office. The driver will deliver Nishimoto Trading products to customers. Drivers will perform other warehouse related duties which includes but not limited to loading and unloading trucks when required, picking and loading materials to/from trucks, pallets and other transport vehicles, securing loads and pre and post trip vehicle inspections and collecting payments from customers and forwarding payments to the office department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for driving delivery trucks or vans (with a weight less than or equal to 26,000 pounds) in an efficient and safe manner.
- Deliver the company’s products over established routes or within an established territory.
- Load or unload the merchandise at the customer’s place of business. Be able to load and unload items weighing 50 pounds.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the Company and the customer.
- Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices.
- May be required do to interstate driving.
- Operate company vehicle in a safe manner by applying knowledge and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic, in climate weather, or in tight loading dock areas.
- Perform pre-trip, in-route and post-trip inspections on equipment. Ensure equipment defects are reported immediately.
- Keep tractor interior clean and orderly.
- Promptly report all accidents involving driver or company equipment and any delays due to customers, breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies, or any irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of freight.
- Submit all paperwork and documents required by Federal D.O.T. and Nishimoto in a timely manner.
- Have customers sign receipts for goods and receive payment for the merchandise if there is a cash-on-delivery arrangement.
- Turn in receipts, payments, records of deliveries made, and any reports on mechanical problems with their trucks.
- Assist in loading the trucks and arrange items for ease of delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and hold a valid drivers license. Candidate must have the ability to read, write and speak English, 0-2 years of previous driving experience in delivery vehicle preferred. Experience using forklift and electric pallet jack.
Knowledge Skills and Ability
Driver I must posses a valid driver license; must have knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; must be able to read and write and have the mental capacity to manually complete required paperwork and reports; must have a desire to serve customers and support the warehouse department; must meet the Company’s minimum qualified drivers requirements, as defined by the Human Resources Department; must have the ability to load and unload 50 pounds; must be able to accurately read gauges and dials; must be able to enter and exit the vehicle’s cab using footholds and handholds; must be able to spend 80% to 90% of the day sitting and driving; must be able to bend and lift freight when necessary; must be able to accomplish hand, arm, leg and foot motions necessary to driver the tractor and twisting, turning and bending needed to load/unload trailers; Must be able to work required hours.
Working Conditions:Truck driving has become less physically demanding because most trucks now have more comfortable seats, better ventilation, and improved, ergonomically designed cabs. Although these changes make the work environment less taxing, driving for many hours at a stretch, loading and unloading cargo, and making many deliveries can be tiring. Local truck drivers, unlike long-distance drivers, usually return home in the evening; may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, irritants, etc. Local truck drivers frequently work 50 or more hours a week. Shift could start late at night or early in the morning. Although most drivers have regular routes, some have different routes each day. Many local truck drivers, particularly driver/sales workers, load and unload their own trucks. This requires considerable lifting, carrying, and walking each day.
The U.S. Department of Transportation governs work hours and other working conditions of truck drivers engaged in interstate commerce. A long-distance driver may drive for 11 hours and work for up to 14 hours—including driving and non-driving duties—after having 10 hours off-duty. A driver may not drive after having worked for 60 hours in the past 7 days or 70 hours in the past 8 days unless they have taken at least 34 consecutive hour’s off-duty. Most drivers are required to document their time in a logbook. Many drivers, particularly on long runs, work close to the maximum time permitted because they typically are compensated according to the number of miles or hours they drive. Drivers on long runs face boredom, loneliness, and fatigue. Drivers often travel nights, holidays, and weekends to avoid traffic delays.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Group Accident Insurance
- 19 days Paid Time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Referral Program
- and much more!
Employment type: Temp to Hire
Pre-employment Drug testing required
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting. Please not those individuals submitting resumes online are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application is completed, usually at the time of interview. Applications must be completed in our office and are accepted for current openings only.