Distribution Local CDL A Driver - Newington, CT

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment. About Woodgrain: Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated. Purpose How does the position contribute to the success of the operation, division and company? This role is responsible for safely and efficiently driving tractor/trailer to transport product to customers according to company guidelines, customer requirements, and applicable laws. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures What measures or metrics will the individual be measured on and what level of performance is required? Other duties may be assigned. Operates tractor/trailer in accordance with Company Policies, DOT Guidelines, and applicable traffic laws during the day or night and in various traffic and weather conditions. Conducts and documents pre- and post-trip inspections on truck and trailer. Responsible for securing cargo on trailer. Makes product deliveries according to proper route and schedule as indicated on the manifest. At customer locations; must open, close and secure trailer curtains and/or doors for customer to unload product. Ensure product accuracy and quality by scanning product tag numbers with a scanner and visually inspecting product as it is unloaded from the trailer. Obtains customer signatures on proof of delivery and submits to Dispatcher as required. Clean and sweep truck and trailer as needed. Operate and maintain a Mobile Electronic On Board Recording Device. Report truck, trailer, equipment, and material problems and/or damage, accidents, and traffic violations promptly to the appropriate company official. Maintains a clean and professional appearance. Attends departmental staff and safety meetings Leadership Competencies Which of the 16 Zenger Folkman Leadership Competencies are critical for the successful performance of this job? Focuses on safety Displays honesty and integrity Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training What skills/certification/education must the individual have/maintain/gain? Include any degrees, certifications, and licenses required. Education / Experience / Certification Minimum 21 years of age 18- months verifiable tractor trailer commercial driving experience within the past (3) years required Over the Road drivers - (2) years verifiable tractor trailer commercial driving experience within the past (3) years required No more than (2) moving violations within the past (3) years and no more than (3) within the past (7) years No DUIs within the last (7) years No reckless driving, speeding 15mph and over, leaving the scene of an accident in the past (3) years No at-fault DOT recordable accidents in the past (3) years Current Class A CDL required Effective time management and organizational skills High level attention to detail Must be a good speaker and will to give presentations Excellent analytical skills SAP experience is a plus Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibilities The CDL A Drivers will report directly to the Lead Driver or Transportation Operations Manager Physical Demands and Work Environment What working conditions or physical functions are normally required to perform the essential functions of the job? While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Employee must be able to pull a 175 lbs trailer curtain open and closed at each stop as well as un-strap and re-strap to secure the remaining load. An average day will include 8 customer stops. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All applicants must be able to obtain a new DOT certified medical card and pass a WorkWell Physical Abilities test at time of hire. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Summary of Company Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with a Company Match Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans Employee Assistance Program 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday Paid Time Off (PTO) Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test. All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.