Truck Driver - Local Delivery

Location

Missouri | United States

Job description

Delivery Truck Driver

Company Profile

Vanguard Companies specializes in the creation of high-quality products using sustainable business practices and has become recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of value-added corrugated paper packaging products and related services focused on helping customers sell more product and drive a strong brand image connection. Vanguard's product line includes high graphic corrugated displays and retail ready packaging, industrial and e-commerce packaging products, and related assembly, logistics and fulfillment services. Founded in 1975, Vanguard Companies serves the consumer-packaged goods, social expression, apparel, toy, electronics, retail, e-commerce and industrial markets selling its products through big box, home improvement, dollar store, online and pharmacy retailers. Vanguard Companies is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, with sales and design offices in the St. Louis, Missouri area and Bentonville, Arkansas. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation and bonus eligibility based upon performance.

Job Summary

Vanguard Companies is looking for a Delivery Truck Driver that will safely and efficiently operate a manual transmission tractor-trailer to deliver sheets or finished products to customers and in accordance with state laws.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Load/unload or assist in loading/unloading finished product in or from trailer.
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving.
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers.
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean vehicle as needed.
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of the truck and trailers.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
• Experience as a forklift operator.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear. Employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to feel, handle or reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Application Assistance

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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