Truck Driver - Short Distance

Job Title: Truck Driver - Short Distance

Job Summary

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials on the short distance/local routs. Truck drivers will perform some shipping/receiving activities such as loading and unloading trucks, prepare documentations, performing safety checks on the vehicles

Responsibility

• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

• Familiarity with McLaren's Business Management System (BMS).

• Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations.

• Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.

• Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes.

• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures

• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook.

• Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions.

• Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times.

• Report defects, accidents or violations

• Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules.

• Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists.

• Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner.

• Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience.  CDL-B license required.  CDL-A preferred.

Required Skills/Experience

• Intermediate computer skills.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Previous automotive/shipping background preferred

• Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems.

• Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed.

• Able to work as a team.

• Able to work quickly and efficiently.

• Positive attitude with high energy.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.