Truck Driver

Lamplight Farms, home of TIKI Brand Products, is looking for a LOCAL Class A CDL Truck Driverto provide the movement of product between ourwarehouse and distribution center.

**This is aFULL-TIME, HOURLYposition (40 hours per week) with the ability to workOVERTIMEas needed. This position is eligible for the full benefit package offered by our parent company, W. C. Bradley Co., including immediate Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Holidays, and 401k with generous company match**

As a CLASS A Truck Driver with Lamplight Farms, you will drive days, allowing you to be home daily and on weekends!

• Transport materials to and from specified locations.
• Schedule and arrange pickup and unloading of outside carriers.
• Coordinate with receiving to ensure all outside trucking (pick up and deliveries) are accomplished efficiently.
• Monitor and schedule routine equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrates responsibility for vehicle, tractor trailer, and materials in transit.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance; ensure truck and equipmentis in good running order.
• Signs for material being received and secures signature on bill of lading for material being delivered. Coordinates paperwork requirements with internal departments as necessary.
• Operateoutdoor equipment: snow plow, lawn tractor, etc. as necessary.
• Loads/unloads material from trucks as required.
• Operates forklift and perform other material handling duties as noted.
• Utilizes WMS and record inventory transactions accurately.
• Assists with administrative functions within shipping and receiving or inventory areas.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and adheres to all safety requirements on the property and while driving on the road. Maintains compliance with all road and DOT laws and guidelines.
• Communicates immediately if any equipment used requires repairs, including dock equipment.
• Participates in Lean initiatives and suggest other continuous improvement ideas.
• May perform basic mechanical and electrical repairs.
• May assist with miscellaneous maintenance functions such as changing lights, repairing windows and doors, moving furniture, monitoring building temperatures and makes necessary adjustments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or completion of GED equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

• Three (3) years of Over The Road (OTR) semi tractor/truck driving experience.

Certification / Licensure(s):

• Valid government issued Commerical Drivers License (CDL).
• Clean driving record.

• Knolwedge of the rules of the road.
• Knowledge of large truck/semi specific laws and regulatory requirements as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Knowledge of forklift operations.
• Good communications skills and the abiltiy to effectively communicate in english both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to successfully pass the DOT physical exam.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to perform simple mechanical maintenance.

Normal warehouse/distribution center environment with greater than 75% travel required.