LifeMade - Truck Driver CDL

LifeMade Products LLC, a Jadex Inc operating company, is a global provider of disposable tableware and temperature control packaging solutions supporting a variety of sectors including healthcare and food preservation. We are the industry leader in U.S temperature-control packaging and single-use consumer goods manufacturing. Our brands include LifeMade Consumer Products, Lifoam®, Diamond®, FreezPak®, Envirocooler® and ProPak®. LifeMade Products LLC has 8 manufacturing locations in the domestic United States . Our mission is to create superior products that push industries forward, LifeMade strives to make life – better.

Position Summary:
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Also assist in warehouse operations when not driving a tractor trailer by loading and unloading by hand, pallet jack and forklift.

Primary Functions:
•    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.
•    Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
•    Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
•    Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
•    Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
•    Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
•    Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
•    Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions
•    Observes plant safety rules.  Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern.  Assists in monitoring of quality of work output and maintenance procedures.
•    Assists in conducting operations so as to meet established cost standards for use of materials, supplies and equipment.  Follows instructions in the most efficient use of tools, machines and materials.
•    Maintains a neat and orderly working area and assists other departments in the cleanliness and organization of working areas when projects overlap other department areas.
•    Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to their direct Supervisor.  To maintain good working relations with all other employees.  Strives to have no conflicts with other department employees.
•    Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, or others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation. 
•    Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
•    Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. 
•    Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education and Experience:
Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent 

Experience/Knowledge
1 yr+ commercial driving experience

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
CDL License (A)

Physical Requirements
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

•    Requires up to 9 hours of sitting/ driving daily.
•    Must be able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
•    Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
•    Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, and reach above and below shoulders.
•    Requires repetitive use of arm, wrist, and hand.
•    Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools.
•    Light/ moderate exposure to heat and excessive noise.
•    Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes.  
•    Annual hearing tests, DOT physical are required.  
•    Some overtime and occasional weekends required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.