Truck Driver - Short Distance

Job Title: Truck Driver – Short Distance  

Job Summary

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials on the short distance/local routs. Truck drivers will perform some shipping/receiving activities such as loading and unloading trucks, prepare documentations, performing safety checks on the vehicles

Responsibility

• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors. 

• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy. 

• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements. 

• Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS). 

• Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations. 

• Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo. 

• Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes. 

• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures 

• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook. 

• Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions. 

• Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times. 

• Report defects, accidents or violations 

• Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules. 

• Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists. 

• Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner. 

•  Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience.  CDL-B license required.  CDL-A preferred.

• Intermediate computer skills. 

• Valid driver’s license in good standing. 

• Previous automotive/shipping background preferred 

• Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems. 

• Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial. 

• Ability to communicate effectively. 

• Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed. 

• Able to work as a team. 

• Able to work quickly and efficiently. 

• Positive attitude with high energy. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us 

Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.