Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Date

06/25

Location

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Driver

Department

Warehouse

Reports to

Manager, Warehouse

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Role Overview

The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using trucks. Load / unload cargo and assist in warehouse operations as needed. All functions may require use of powered industrial trucks.

Areas of Responsibility

• Receives products from domestic and overseas vendors, transfers, customer returns, refused shipments, and non-inventory support products.
• Accurately audits and verifies all incoming quantities for entry into computerized inventory.
• Performs on and off-site warehousing duties to include: the initial movement of materials to appropriate locations, effective space utilization, and material retrieval delivery, using powered industrial equipment as needed.
• Performs order fulfillment duties to include reviewing and prioritizing available orders, determining stock requirements, and maintaining levels of required inventory, physically picking, and packing orders, auditing, and verifying picked orders, preparing completed orders for shipping.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
• Inspects vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Plans routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Documents and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts.
• Complies with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collects and verifies delivery instructions.
• Reports defects, accidents, or violations
• Performs shipping duties to include Locating pallets to the dock, performing dock audits, verifying driver information, loading shipments on to trucks, properly filling out and signing BOL, packaging slips, and verifying documents are matched, tracking shipments.
• Ensures safety and quality standards are consistently followed, complying with all DOT regulations.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOP’s at all times.
• Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment, keys, refueling the truck, gas, expenses and to notify management of any breakdowns or maintenance issues.
• All drivers must be familiar with and perform a daily pre trip and post trip inspection on their truck.
• Maintains proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime.
• Helps on the floor to assist Material Handlers and drive the forklift both sit down and stand up as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Safety shoes are required to be worn for this position.
• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.

• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 2+ years in distribution/warehousing
• Minimum of one (2) year work experience in nutritionals, supplements, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries preferred.
• Proven work experience as a truck driver. Minimum 2+ years’ commercial driving experience or driving a box truck.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Safe driving skills (no at-fault accidents in the last 3 years, 0-3 points on a motor vehicle report, and 0-3 suspensions). Valid driver’s license

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• Must pass CDL physical exam.
• Forklift Certification

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand the inner workings of equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English in order to be able to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets.
• Prior forklift driving and ticketing experience needed.
• Must pass forklift certification process (both written and driving tests)

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must stand and walk on the production floor for a minimum of 6 hours per shift.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be to lean over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be Low, moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.