POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for driving to and from designated locations, transporting soiled linen and delivering clean linen products to hotel customers, while verifying loads.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct Pre & Post Trip Inspection of truck
- Assists dispatchers and weighmasters by positioning carts in appropriate area and covering cart with plastic
- Loads clean linen into trucks, checking to ensure accuracy of load against delivery ticket
- Drives truck to specified customer locations and unloads clean linen carts, interacting with hotel staff
- Communicates customer concerns or complaints promptly to Production or Logistics Manager on duty
- Completes trip sheet to reflect all stops, number of carts delivered and number of carts retrieved
- Report any and all mechanical issues, accidents and/or incidents involving drivers or company equipment
- Promptly report any delays to supervisor/manager relating to pick-up or delivery of load, (breakdowns, weather of traffic
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operations of a commercial motor vehicle.
- Professional representation of the Company and the trucking industry through responsible driving and appearance
- Drivers must comply with all Customers’ safety and delivery requirements
- Must be able to drive both automatic and manual transmissions. No restrictions on CDL
QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma (or equivalent) a must, multi-lingual preferred, must possess a valid Driver’s License. Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. Exceptional customer service is mandatory.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Assigned duties are accomplished primarily driving the truck and an industrial setting.
- Able to correctly and safely operate truck lift gate and back-up trucks into tight places
- Able to push/pull cars loaded with linen weighing approximately up to 700 pounds
Safety
- Participate fully in company health and safety programs and comply with all company OSHA policies and procedures.
- Follow all lawful employer safety and health rules.
- Wear and / or use Personal Protective Equipment, when and how instructed.
- Report hazardous conditions to management.
- Report any job-related injury or illness to management and seek treatment promptly.
- Other duties as requested.