Truck Driver (1st shift starting $20.80/hour)at $

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Box Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of raw materials and finished goods between our warehouse and manufacturing plant locations. This role requires adherence to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations while ensuring timely deliveries and pickups.  

Responsibilities

1.    Operate a box truck (typically 16-26 ft.) in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all local, state and federal traffic laws and regulations.
2.    Transport raw materials from the warehouse to the plant, and finished goods from the plant to the warehouse, according to production schedules and shipping manifests.
3.    Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, documenting any issues or maintenance needs. 
4.    Load and unload materials and products safely by utilizing electric pallet jacks or by hand, ensuring proper securing of loads to prevent damage during transit. 
5.    Verify the accuracy of cargo against shipping documents before leaving each location. 
6.    Maintain accurate delivery logs, including mileage, fuel consumption and delivery times. 
7.    Communicate effectively with warehouse and plant personnel regarding delivery status, delays or discrepancies. 
8.    Assist with general warehouse or plant duties as needed, when not actively driving. 
9.    Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean driving record (no major violations with the last 3 years)
   

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.