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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$43,178 / year median in Georgia
-13% projected decline
Job Description
- Description
- Independently execute the transfer of all parts and vaccine to our Satellite warehouses.
Maintain the truck and trailer lease. Keep up to date with all truck laws and regulations.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- + Ensures 'Housekeeping' activities, (i.
e. keeping truck, trailer clean, cleaning of equipment etc.) are performed routinely on the Truck.
+ All work must be completed in accordance of laws rules and regulations of the DOT.
+ May make day-to-day work assessments to other employees and ensure that work is executed according to the plan/schedule.
+ Demonstrate a visible ' tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and the BI Vision in all work related activities.
+ In addition to the above, other assigned duties ' projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
+ Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered with knowledge of ELD.
+ Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
+ Execute and deliver the goods on time to the final destination.
+ Responsible for loading truck a distribution warehouse and delivering to 7 remote warehouses per schedule.
+ Responsible for unloading truck at remote warehouses and dropping pallets in the appropriate locations to maintain cold chain.
+ Must be certified to operate electric pallet jack.
+ Responsible for maintaining cold chain throughout delivery of both frozen and refrigerated products.
+ Work in accordance to the Gainesville Site policies and procedures.
- Requirements
- + High School Diploma or equivalent + Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within 45 days of offer but prior to start date + Two-plus (2+) years of experience in truck driving with a clean driving record.
+ Communicate Effectively
+ Problem Solving/Decision Making
+ Knowledge of Processes, Systems and Resources
+ Computer literacy
Eligibility Requirements:
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
+ Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Job function
- Facility Maintenance & Infrastructure
- Job flexibility
- On-Site
Benefits
- Dental Insurance