Local Box Truck Driver - Traverse City, MI

Saxco, A Novvia Group company is looking for a Local Box Truck Driver. . . Who we are: Founded in 1933, Saxco International, LLC is the premier packaging and service provider known for innovation, operational excellence, and customer focus. As the pre-eminent value-added bottle and packaging supplier of rigid packaging solutions in the United States and Canada, we help our customers turn their passion into marketplace success. We provide customers with the broadest product choice and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance Customers' brands. We are a one-stop, domestic, and global, fast, and flexible solution provider. Our culture is based on a passion for our mission: "We package customers' dreams!" Our core values define who we are, guide how we operate and measure our everyday actions. We look for professionals who embody our Saxco Values: Customer Focused Teamwork and Collaboration Integrity Innovation Respect Resilience Ownership For our valued supplier partners, Saxco augments its sales force, market intelligence, warehousing capacity, customized packaging, and accounts receivable risks. Additional information about Saxco International, LLC can be found at www.Saxco.com POSITION PURPOSE This position is ideal for a safety-focused, customer-oriented driver who enjoys local deliveries and a flexible, variable schedule. The Local Box Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a box truck to deliver products and supplies to customers within the local service area, while providing professional and reliable customer service. Deliveries may include manually unloading products using a hand truck or pallet jack on truck ramps and returning equipment or materials to the warehouse as needed. Work is scheduled based on business and customer needs, with operations generally occurring Monday through Friday; scheduled days and hours may vary from week to week. All duties must be performed safely, timely, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position may also support warehouse or driving-related duties, including Production and Forklift, as needed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES*: Perform all pre-trip responsibilities including: obtaining and reviewing driver itinerary, checking route and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, completing required pre-trip safety check inspections of trucks and trailers according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drive to and deliver customer orders to meet the scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery schedules. Visually survey the customer's site during the approach to determine hazards. Unload and load products from the trailer with a hand truck, pallet jack or forklift. Verify delivery of correct items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization of invoice discrepancies and communicate all errors and returns. Return to the warehouse when the route is completed. Perform all post-trip responsibilities: unloading damaged goods and customer returns and completing necessary paperwork; performing safety checks on the truck fueling (as required); parking and securing the tractor; completing DOT logs (electronic or manual as required) and company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required. Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies. Follow division shift times, enter days of week and hours, and continue until the work is completed within DOT HOS regulations. Must satisfactorily complete all company-mandated training Other duties may be assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED preferred. Valid chauffeur license required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate and successfully pass a DO…

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