truck driver Jackson, MS
Job description
***MUST HAVE CDL***
Woodgrain Distribution is a national distributor of building materials with a proud history of building America!
We offer competitive salary with annual pay reviews, affordable high-quality healthcare, company paid Holidays and vacation, 401(k) retirement savings plan and career advancement opportunities.
Overview: Warehouse workers receive, put away, and pick all incoming material to the branch. They primarily unload shipments, maintain inventory, and a clean, optimally functioning warehouse. Attention to detail, accuracy of work, and commitment to safety are crucial.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED and one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Forklift Certification (Training provided on-site)
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to understand branch and industry standards in identification, measurement, repairs, replacements, and modification of products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reads customer, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Receives shipments by processing paperwork, checking contents, and moving materials from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas using a stock picker, forklift, hand truck, or rolling cart.
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks with a handheld scanner according to product code
- Marks materials with identifying information
- Records amounts of materials or items received and maintains inventory records.
- Responsible for attending all safety training and meetings, being aware of and complying with up-to-date OSHA and company safety policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ' The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel, manipulate, or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 75-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Principal Responsibilities:
Operates tractor-trailer truck according to training, safety and regulatory guidelines Promptly unloads and delivers Huttig products to its customers.
- Maintains truck log according to company, state and federal regulations
- Ensures cleanliness and routinely inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as, tires installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
- Maintains cargo and driver safety by securing positioning blocks and ropes around cargo during
- Other duties as described by manager Role Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience
- CDL Class A License and meet all federal and state driver’s license regulations.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondences, and memos.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ' The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires the proper use of safety equipment such as protective eyewear, earplugs, hard toe shoes, etc.
Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8-5
Job Location: Jackson, MS
The company maintains an alcohol and drug free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual candidates, veterans and women are encouraged to apply!
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