Advanced Vehicle Operator - LaGrange, GA

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Operate commercial motor vehicles safely and efficiently to transport freight between company locations or designated points in-between.  Operate a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban, and rural areas and in all types of weather conditions.  Perform all safety inspections.  Safely maneuver vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas.  Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
• Pick-up and safely transport goods to the intended destination
• Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck to prevent damage/injury
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
• Assist in mapping driving routes
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours on trip sheets
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with DOT regulations
• Always make safety a priority

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a CDL Class A’s driver license
• 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Tractor/Trailer Driver

POSITION DETAILS:

•    Quality Home Time: Home daily!

•    Compensation: Average $1,500+/week

•    Vacation Days starting day 1 and paid holidays

•    No Touch Freight

•    Safety Bonus Eligible

•    Comprehensive Benefit Package – Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision insurance starting day 1

•    401K with matching

•    Servicing GA, SC and NC

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Tractor
• Trailer
• Lockout devices
• Trailer chocks
• Phone
• Pens/Pencils
• Staplers

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Steel Toe Safety Shoes for drivers who go into Chemical Plants
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                 

1.  Standing: Ability to stand while working                                                7% of day 

2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down                                                                 70% of day 

3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                             10% of day 

4. Lifting:  Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.                                                       1% of day 

5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range

                                       (approx. 16 ft)                                                  6% of day 

6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to open doors, crank handle, twisting and pulling airline from   tractor while leaning                                                                                                4% of day

7. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor                                   2% of day 

8. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

                            including reading information from printed sources and

       computer screens.                                                         100% of day             

9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand

 information.                                                                     100% of day

10. Pulmonary: Ability to work in cotton dust environment.  Meet cotton         100% of day

   pulmonary function requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can be more than 98% for 100% of day. 

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.        

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.