| Location | Livonia, MI |
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
Required Skills/Experience
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.