Driver - Truck (LMO/TS6)

The incumbent provides support to the Warehouse and Distribution Department through the transportation of raw materials and other supplies

DRIVER – TRUCK (LMO/TS6)

          Job Summary

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor the incumbent provides support to the Warehouse and Distribution Department through the transportation of raw materials and other supplies from suppliers to the head office and rural plants as required in order to facilitate timely and efficient production

Key Outputs

• Materials and supplies delivered
• Log Maintained
• Company truck is serviced and maintained in roadworthy conditions

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• Job functions are performed accurately and in keeping with established standards
• Integrity is exercised and maintained;
• All supplies and materials are carefully handled and delivered in keeping with established standards  
• Log is accurately maintained within established timeframe
• Pick- up is serviced and maintained in accordance with established scheduled and standards

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the proper handling and transportation of raw materials and supplies from suppliers in accordance to the food storage and prevention of infestation regulations

• Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver raw materials and supplies

• Ensure that the company truck is serviced regularly, in a road worthy condition at all times and notify Supervisor of any issues

• Ensure that the company truck is kept in a sanitary condition to transport raw material when necessary.

• Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections.

• Verify loads for accuracy and make deliveries as instructed

o   Follow all NPL Operational Procedures and QC Standards

• Adhere to all safety requirements when operating the company truck

• Adherence to all road codes

• The vehicle must be kept clean, both internally and externally, at all times.
• Absolutely no eating, drinking, or smoking is permitted in the vehicle.
• Regular cleaning and checks should be carried out to ensure the vehicle remains in good condition.
• Any damages, malfunctions, or maintenance needs must be promptly reported to the relevant department.
• No unauthorized passengers are allowed in the vehicle

o   Follow delivery/pickup instructions from the manager of the Warehouse and Distribution Department and other managers as the case warrants.

• Maintain ongoing communication with Warehouse Supervisor

                Perform any other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

Minimum Qualification

(a)          Specific Knowledge Required to Start:

(b)          Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary education
• General Drivers Licence
• At least three years accident-free driving, operating a truck
• Possess Drivers Licence to operate vehicles with unladen weight of 7,170 kilogram or more, and laden weight of 12,272 kilograms or more.

(c)          Minimum Required Skills & Specialized Techniques

• Ability to read and write
• Excellent time management skills
• High degree of flexibility
• High degree of independence of thought and responsibility
• Good interpersonal, human relations and communication skills;
• Must be customer focussed
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties
•  Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routes
• Attention to detail
• Physically fit
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
• Visual acuity 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)

Working Conditions

• Manual/physical efforts – carrying supplies, bending, stretching, twisting and sit for long periods of time during daily routine
• Outdoor environment – inclement weather, sun, dust, etc.
• Occasional irregular hours (night and weekends)

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:                     Warehouse Supervisor

Supervision Given to:

Nature of Supervision

a)       Directly                                   Sidemen    

b)           Indirectly                                N/A                             

Liaises with:

(a)  Internally:      

• Warehouse Supervisor
• Plant Managers
• Forklift Operator    

(b)   Externally

• Suppliers

AUTHORITY TO:

• Advise Supervisor of items needed (new or repair) in order to efficiently perform duties;
• Clean and maintained pick-up in roadworthy conditions

Salary:  $53,919.00 per week