Job Description

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 

• HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. CDL-B license required. CDL-A preferred. 

• 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.