Union Driver - Saint Paul, United States - Anchor Paper Co

Description

Union Driver

Anchor Paper is a leading Midwest Distributor of Premium, Fine Printing Papers and Packaging products, serving Printers, Designers, Manufacturers, and More since 1923. We are a proud to be an employee-owned company with 4 generations of family leadership and involvement.

Starting Pay: $25.70/ hr.

Hours: 1st shift

Job Function:

The Union Driver role is responsible for operating machinery and to drive a truck up to 58,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with safety as the priority. This position requires loading and unloading of trucks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports daily.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Secure cargo for transport, using straps, blocks, load bars, etc.
• Drive trucks through weigh stations to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver products or other materials.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Operate equipment, such as telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Read and interpret maps to determine the most efficient vehicle routes.
• Complete Machine Inspection Sheet for Electric Pallet Jack.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Verify piece counts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the company's products & services.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Ability to operate machinery/equipment with safety as the priority.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Requires repetitive movement, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, requires sitting. Requires telephone conversations, requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, and others. Requires being exact or highly accurate, meeting strict deadlines, includes responsibility for the health and safety of others, requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment, requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

Education: High School/G.E. D

License, Certificate or Registration: Class B License, D.O.T. Physical

Benefits:

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

AAP/EEO: Anchor Paper Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer.

PM22

Compensation details: Hourly Wage

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