Tractor Trailer Driver Job in Elkton 21921, Maryland US

Burris Logistics headquartered in Milford, Delaware operates a network of frozen food warehousing and distribution systems in the eastern United States. From the days of finding the solution for delivering fresh-baked bread from Philadelphia to the Delmarva Peninsula back in the 1920s to our current position as one of the largest temperature-controlled logistics companies on the east coast, we offer our customers a rare combination of strength, stability and experience.

Position Description:

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: To safely provide on-time, accurately counted, customer-oriented deliveries to Burris Logistics customers supported by complete and accurate paperwork requirements as mandated by DOT regulations and Burris Logistics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Safe and courteous operation of equipment.
• Accuracy and accounting of all freight delivered and/or picked up.
• Adherence and successful execution of all paperwork with special emphasis on billing-related and DOT hours of service requirements.
• Recognition and daily involvement in “The Customer is King” principle.
• Routine communication with dispatch after each stop and for any and all exceptions.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands and Working Conditions and Environment listed below.
• Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors in a way that positively affects production and morale.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consistently maintain a cooperative and productive level of performance.
• Maintain a neat, clean and uniformed appearance to our customers and the public.
• Any and all duties that many be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:
• CDL Class A License.
• Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and compliance with same.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Load/off-load product in excess of 3,000 cases weighing an average of 15 lbs.
• Lifting excess of 50 lbs occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
• Occasional exposure to temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit during loading/unloading of product.

To Apply Visit Burris Logistics