Spreader Driver (Charlotte, NC)

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Key Responsibilities

Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE: Two years’ experience as a driver preferred.

Requirements Summary

Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.

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Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (Norton LifeLock) - Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist dispatcher with planning route to insure most economical use of time and equipment.
Ability to operate a spreader vehicle and spread the fertilizer on a golf course.
Ability to operate truck mounted crane to load spreader vehicle with fertilizer to be custom applied.
Deliver and pickup products to customers and get receiving tickets signed.
Maintain contact with dispatcher via radio and telephone on a continuous basis and report any delays or problems.
Maintain truck mileage log as required by DOT regulations.
Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Unload products, via donkey if required, at customers’ sites.
Provide customer service any time it is necessary.
Complete paperwork required by customer or Harrell’s.
Secure load prior to each run.
Must represent Harrell’s in a positive manner at all times.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
Maintain valid licenses, certifications and/or permits required to perform responsibilities.
Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Minimum High School Degree or GED equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two years’ experience as a driver preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Must maintain a current and valid CDL license and physical certification. (Class A License)

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

Must show good knowledge of geographical area to facilitate efficient routing.
Ability to drive a donkey to unload materials
Ability to read directions and a street map to plot delivery if necessary.
Ability to maintain driving hours log.
Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
Must be able to lift up to sixty pounds regularly in order to load and deliver products.
Ability to tip and roll a three hundred pound drum of chemicals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.
Communicating with internal and external customers - must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend; must be able to use a mobile phone.
Load and unload trucks – must be able to lift minimum of 60 pounds regularly in order to load and deliver products, some manually as well as with a forklift, must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, bend, and grasp.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
Exposed to various traffic conditions and possible construction.
Occasionally may be exposed to noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.
May be required to travel overnight (site specific).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must wear steel-toed boots.
Recommended: Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back brace, and safety attire as noted by guides provided in specific areas. These items will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.
This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.

This is a full time position
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