We are an innovative leader in the industry and are seeking to find a high-performing individual to lead in a fast-paced environment.
Truck Driver Flatbed Operator reports to the Highway Truck Manager and is responsible for delivering company products and back hauls material to the company location.
- Job Title
- Night Truck Driver - Flatbed/Chips Driver
- Branch
- Trucking Department
- Report To
- Highway Truck Manager
- Schedule
- Swing /Graveyard (Monday-Friday & Occasional Saturday)
- Status
- Full-time
- Wage Range
- To start, training wage of $27.80, depending upon experience
- Date
- Open
Essential Functions
Truck Driver
- Drive semi-truck.
- Ensures sakes loading, handling and transportation of a variety of cargos.
- Must have regular attendance and be on time for scheduled start of shift
- Keep accurate shipping and receiving records and maintain logs and records according to DOT/FMCSA regulations and company policy.
- Follows verbal and written dispatch and directions.
- Must show up on time for work schedule.
- Tie down loads and insure they are secure.
- Abide by all DOT road & safety requirements.
- Daily Maintenance checks on equipment.
- Maintain all logs accurately, timely and legibly.
Other Responsibilities
Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to throw straps and tarp loads.
- Lifting of >50lbs.
- Climbing.
- Must be able to lift, drag, push and pull heavy objects such as tarps.
- Kneeling / Squatting.
- Working in Wet / Hot and Inclement weather.
- Peak periods where a longer shift is needed.
- Sitting for a long period of time.
- Flexible Schedule.
- Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Communicating, Acuity-Far, Acuity-Near, Depth Perception, and Field of Vision.
This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a reasonable requirement of the position. Additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Qualifications
- Class A CDL with double / triples endorsement.
- Two (2) years of experience driving similar equipment
- Clean DMV driving record within the last five (5) years.
- Able to work under limited supervision.
- Self-starter / Motivated individual.
- Safety-minded.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Short-term Disability, Section 125, 401K, Profit Sharing and Holiday Pay
Our Company
Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in the Santiam Canyon of Oregon. We are a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business headquartered in Lyons, Oregon. Now in its third generation, family management continues to build on the success of past generations.
We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, mass ply plant and stud mill in addition to having our own fleet of trucks and a cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, MPP and even electricity.
Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to develop and become the sole producer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Ply Panel. If you have growth mindset and a continuous-improvement attitude, you’re probably a great fit for our team!