Company Overview

Eastern Engineered Wood Products is a two-step wholesale distribution company, focused solely on selling engineered lumber to the building supply trade.

We are a family owned business that takes pride in providing quality products and service. We strive to learn and grow, consistently implementing quality and process improvements, so we can be a preferred and trusted partner for our customers.

We are dedicated to safety. We diligently track, promote, and reward safety-minded practices and behaviors.

We are a team of experienced employees committed to fostering a work environment which is encouraging and respectful of our employees thereby promoting dedication, productivity, teamwork, and longevity

Summary

Day shift Full-Time Class A Flatbed Truck Driver with a minimum of 1 year flatbed experience (preferred). Majority of runs serve a 150 mile radius from our location in Bethlehem, PA. Experience driving in DC, NYC metro areas a plus. All loads are multi-stop, with NO TARP . Monday through Friday, home every night, but must be willing to do an occasional overnight. Majority of drivers start between 3-5am, hours vary based on run. Pay is hourly, with the ability for overtime. Driver is assigned his own company truck, no slip-seating.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform pre-trip inspection
• Check and secure load prior to leaving yard
• Deliver material to customers
• Assist customers in unloading and identifying materials
• Document delivery paperwork
• Return unwanted material to yard
• Perform post-trip inspection
• Forklift experience a plus
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

At this time, this job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, there is a potential for such responsibilities in the future.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current DOT developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Customer Service – Meets commitments; interacts with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; excellent attendance.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure safety.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year of multi-stop flatbed experience preferred, but not required. Individual must meet or exceed DOT medical requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CDL Class-A with a clean driving record reflecting adherence to DOT regulations and traffic laws

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.