Truck Driver (Class A)

Mendocino Forest Products is seeking a Class A Truck Driver for our Hawaii Distribution Center. This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $33.15 and includes full benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here.

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

The Truck Driver drives a truck and trailer to deliver products to customer locations in a safe and timely manner.  Ensures adherence to all company, DOT, state, and federal transportation safety regulations.  Maintains a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing all duties.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Drives flatbed truck and trailer to pick up and deliver, but not limited to; wood products on time as required.
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountain roads, or in tight loading/unloading areas.
• Abides by all Company, DOT, State and Federal transportation safety regulations.
• Ensures accuracy of BOL compared to cargo.
• Inspect cargo for damage prior to delivery and while being loaded/unloaded offsite. Records findings and submits documentation to supervisor.
• Ensures load is properly secured and weight is evenly distributed on trucks and trailers.
• Inspects tractor, trailer, and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before and after trips, and when stopped during the workday, Submit a driver's daily vehicle inspection report on the equipment condition at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressures are maintained.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by law, or by Allweather Wood, LLC.
• Ensures that all shipping documentation (bills of lading, weight tickets, etc.) required to move with the shipment are available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of lading for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily.
• Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after incident occurs to Supervisor.
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Also report if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo.

• Minimum of one year Class “A” driving experience; this position requires a valid Class "A" Driver’s License and the ability to operate both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Driver's License, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to navigate basic technologies like tablets, ELD’s, cellular phones, and email.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals; must be able to perform occasional squatting and crouching to handle and position freight and enter and exit the vehicle's cab 8 to 10 times a day or more. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing when inspecting loads of lumber.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of varying size and shape a distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 50 feet.
• Must be able to frequently reach freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level.
• Must be able to spend at least 40% of the day standing and 20% of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, dirt, and metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This position may require wearing leather gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, and a high visibility vest.

Competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback' contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; reacts well under pressure; approaches others in a tactful manner; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate respect and consideration to others regardless of status or position.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.  Ability to proactively resolve conflict.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.