Local Driver / Material Handler - Waxahachie Location

Overview Local drivers perform product loading/unloading and delivery activities in a customer responsive, safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities Perform material handling activities to include loading and unloading material on a trailer by hand, forklift or overhead crane.

Reconcile material requirements with shipping list to ensure delivery is correct and obtain appropriate customer signatures to verify receipt. Perform daily pre and post trip inspections of tractor and trailer and have deficiencies corrected if vehicle is not safe to operate. Operate onboard recording system and adhere to company policies, D.O.T. regulations, and all federal, state and local traffic laws while driving.

Deliver products during the day through the use of a piggy-back trailer mounted forklift (training available) at customer job sites and locations. Provide courteous, prompt, and professional customer service at all times. Position requires frequent standing, lifting, bending and moving of heavy products (60 pounds). May be exposed to varying temperatures and seasonal climate conditions due to exposure, external of tractor-trailer.

Inspect and clean vehicle to make sure that all functions are working correctly, safely, and good appearance is maintained. Assist in inventory management activities to include cycle counts. Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities.

Perform work in a safe and efficient manner. Provide and ensure customer-focused activities, deliverables and services. Qualifications Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

High School diploma or GED required. Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of CDL certified truck driving experience preferred.

Must be able to drive interstate as business necessitates. Must be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical. Must be insurable according to company insurance requirements.

Strong customer service skills. A combination of education and experience may be qualifying. Compensation & Benefits Starting pay rate $24.50 an hour Generous employer paid benefits.

Dual Medical/Rx Plan Options - Base Plan: 100% paid premiums for the employee and children; spouse coverage available for a nominal payroll contribution. Buy-Up Plan: nominal payroll contribution for the employee, children and spouse Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Plan Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off Benefits Holidays Occupational Illness & Injury Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Dental Insurance