Driver - 0079 Armstrong Baton Rouge

The Armstrong Company is a global leader in supply chain services and residential and commercial moving. Our nationwide network of local experts combine personalized attention and global reach to provide solutions tailored exactly to your needs. Whether you’re moving your household, your business, or your product, we do what it takes to get your goods where they need to go. Our world moves around you.

SUMMARY:

Company Drivers are responsible for overseeing and leading Armstrong’s full-cycle transportation initiatives, including, but not limited to packing, padding, inventory, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. The Driver will operate a tractor trailer (CDL A), a straight truck (CDL B) or (CDL D) to receive, store, and distribute equipment and goods. This requires handling of materials, as well as overseeing helpers in the packing, loading, and unloading of materials. Strong Customer Service skills are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate trucks for the local delivery, pick-up, and relocation of product and materials.
• Protect customer’s items and property using pads, tape, and other material to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
• Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory. Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
• Direct packers and helpers so loading / unloading is safely accomplished within established productivity standards, as well as to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g. driver logs and expense reports).
• Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work (fluid levels, air pressure levels, etc.).
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
• Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
• Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
• Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Review work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High school Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a valid Class A, Class B or Class D Commercial Driver’s license (CDL).
• Prior moving & storage or furniture delivery experience a plus.
• Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
• Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
• Must be able to drive and safely operate a straight truck and/or tractor trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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: 

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. 
• This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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