Local Truck Driver
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Elite Comfort Solutions a Leggett & Platt Company is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe we offer a world of opportunities in areas such as business information technology and manufacturing.
We make life more comfortable.
Leggett & Platts overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives by delivering quality products offering empowering and rewarding careers and doing our part in bringing about a better future.
Leggett & Platts inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. AsThe Components People we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life including mattress springs and carpet cushion as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.
From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion Leggett & Platt has divisions that design manufacture and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability coupled with our global footprint make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace hydraulic cylinders flooring textile and geo components industries.
Learn more about the history of Leggett: world leader in bedding technology.
Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.
Springs foam adjustable beds machinery our Bedding businesses design produce and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.
Learn more about Bedding Components:L&P Bedding Group
Job Title: Local Truck Driver
Position Classification: Hourly - Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The CDL Driver will be based out of our local polyurethane foam manufacturing facility.
Qualifications Knowledge Education & Experience: Must be at least 22 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Standards for Commercial Vehicle Driver Qualifications:
FMCSR 391.11 (2) - Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language to respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records;
Driver must have a current-valid drivers license
o Equipment with a Gross Vehicle (GVWR) or Gross Combination (GCWR) Weight Rating of 26001 lbs. Does not require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
o Equipment with a Gross Vehicle (GVWR) or Gross Combination (GCWR) Weight Rating of 10001 lbs. To 26000 lbs. Does not require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Driver cannot have any alcohol convictions within previous 10 years. No more than 1 offense in a lifetime. None in a CMV.
Driver cannot have any controlled substance convictions within 15 years. No more than 1 offense in a lifetime. None in a CMV.
Driver cannot have any previous employer positive controlled substance or alcohol test.
Driver cannot have any felonies within previous 15 years. No more than 1 offense in a lifetime. None in a CMV.
Driver cannot have any misdemeanors within previous 5 years.
o Excludes moving violations convictions. Moving violations convictions will be subject to the Driver Rating System.
Driver must score an average or better on Driver Rating Point System.
Driver must successfully complete a drivers road test examination.
Driver must complete a pre-employment DOT controlled substance and a negative test result.
Driver must have a valid Medical Examination Report.
o A new Medical Examination Report is required for all new-hires and is to be administered by a Corporate Logistics-Compliance approved facility.
Driver must meet all DOT & Company Policy Requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Check delivery schedule and receive assignment from supervisor. (Starting times will vary with occasional overnight runs).
Drive tractor-trailer to assigned destination. Some destinations will require caution and good driving skills because of limited space and heavy traffic. Back trailers into dock or unloading area as instructed by the customer.
Unload product to dock or per customers instructions.
Fill out delivery ticket recording how much was delivered getting customer signature. Perform daily vehicle inspection as required by DOT regulations and record findings in a log book. Check oil fuel tires batteries etc. on vehicle and report any defects to supervisor.
Maintain a drivers log book as required by DOT regulations. (If delivery is over 100 miles).
Assist in the loading and unloading of trailers when needed.
Must have complete DOT file on record per company policy. Must pass a DOT physical prior to hire and repeat annually.
Shipping and Receiving Operations
Load outgoing trucks and pull finished goods tags.
Assist Lead Person with inventory.
Complete daily forklift inspection to include filling out required paperwork.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid CDL Drivers License required
Experience:
Driver must have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial vehicle driving experience for long distance local and yard positions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Follow verbal instructions and simple math
Required to read and understand English
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Good attention to detail.
Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer
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Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
- Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
