Local Truck Driver

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

KI is seeking a Local Truck Driver to join our Transportation team in Green Bay. The primary responsibility of this position is to operate various Tractor-Trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over short distances between company/customer facilities, terminals, yards or work sites in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner. The local truck driver will travel within a 150-mile radius of Green Bay distribution center, staying within the state of WI.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial vehicle (CMV).
• Understands and carries out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery.
• Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. Also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semitrailers and/or the front support on converter dollies when the dollies are so equipped.
• Conducts a thorough Pre-Trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company. Inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip.
• Ensure that all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries.
• Properly maintains a driver's log in accordance with FMCSA and the company requirements.

• Verify all shipping documentation against load information provided by dispatch. Note in writing any overages, shortages or damage and seal intact when arriving at delivery.

What you Need to Succeed

• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience, operating similar equipment or has graduated from a company acknowledged training program.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional communication as a company representative.

What KI Offers You

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Onsite Cafe: Enjoy a full breakfast and lunch menu right at work.
• Employee Product Discounts: Special pricing on company products.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.