About the Role
The CDL Driver, under the direction of the Plant Manager, is responsible for driving between facilities with raw material, bulk materials, and finished goods.
Responsibilities
- Drive safely between locations in Suffolk County, NY
- Load and unload the truck at each location
- Use pallet jack to safely move pallets on/off the truck
- Must be able to use an electric pallet jack and Hilo to load and unload trucks (once certified)
- Follow company paperwork procedure concerning delivery to locations
- Follow all FMCSA safety regulations as mandated by the DOT
- Collect and verify delivery instructions
- Ensure contents are correctly secured inside of truck or trailer to prevent breakage or damage
- Drive vehicles over 26,000 lbs
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete pickup or deliveries with team, clients, suppliers
- Confirm the contents of each shipment load matches the order document
- Notify managers of any significant maintenance or pickup/delivery issues encountered
- Perform inspections of vehicle before and following each trip
- Always ensure vehicle is kept clean and has required safety gear
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D
- Clean Class A CDL license
- 2+ years of experience with tractor trailer driving preferred
- Flexibility for overtime when needed
- Must be able to read/write English
- Ability to work autonomously and use resources available to complete tasks timely
- Clean driving record
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours
- Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
- Must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines
Skills
- Driving
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Pallet jack operation
- Electric pallet jack operation
- Hilo operation
- Paperwork procedures
- FMCSA safety regulations
- DOT regulations
- Delivery verification
- Securing cargo
- Driving vehicles over 26,000 lbs
- Obtaining signatures
- Shipment verification
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance awareness
- Vehicle cleaning
- Safety gear compliance
- Reading English
- Writing English
- Autonomous work
- Resourcefulness
- Time management
- Driving record management
- Adaptability
- Foresight
- Tractor-trailer maneuvering
- Tractor-trailer parking
- GMP compliance
Location
- Suffolk County, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience with tractor trailer driving preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or G.E.D
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with Company Match
- Pet insurance
- Fun and exciting company events
- Summer Picnic
- Festive Packages
- Holiday Celebrations
- Associate referral bonuses
About the Company
- Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review!
- Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates.
- Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products.
- We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
- We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines
Equal Opportunity
- Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
