Class B Driver / Forklift - TX

Lions Floor is one of America's fastest-growing wholesale distributors of the highest quality hard-surface flooring matched with exceptional customer service and satisfaction. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Summary: Responsible for transporting deliveries locally or over the road in accordance with company guidelines and DOT regulations by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transports deliveries locally or over the road according to manifest in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company procedures and applicable DOT regulations.
• Utilizes liftgate and pallet jack safely when making customer deliveries
• Communicates closely with Dispatch to ensure timely deliveries and reports challenges
• Applies knowledge and abilities to safely load and unload deliveries according to the size of load and content description.
• Process shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each shipment and manages discrepancy documentation.
• Obtains and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation, and submits in a timely manner.
• Provides good customer service and maintains a professional manner and appearance to enhance the company's image.
• Performs a daily DOT pre-trip inspection according to the checklist, and keeps an accurate copy in the vehicle at all times.
• Maintains a daily, legible DOT log book and submits as required.
• Balances and handles an expense account for each trip by recording all expenses and maintaining all receipts.
• Provides basic maintenance for vehicles such as maintaining vehicles in a neat manner and performing minor repairs.
• Maintains company gas credit cards, and valid/current proof of insurance and registration in vehicle.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicle and reports all accidents/damage/malfunctions to management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including assisting in the warehouse and operating a forklift.

Skills:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Reading Skills
• Customer Service
• Math Aptitude
• Forklift Skills
• Lifting up to 80 pounds

Requirements:

• Must have a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must have an unexpired Medical Certificate.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to operate a truck with a manual transmission.
• Must have a forklift certification.

All candidates are subject to a drug screening and background check and meet Lions Floor criteria. Lions Floor is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: HR at (888) 575-9920.

All candidates are subject to and must pass a drug screen and
background check in order to meet Lions Floor’s criteria.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift Driving: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manual transmission driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)
• Class B CDL (unrestricted) (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $25