Job Description
As a part of our growth, LKQ is looking for a dedicated Cross Dock Driver. The Cross Dock Driver will transport product between locations. In this role you will be responsible for loading and unloading the truck. The Cross Dock Driver will be responsible for maintaining DOT driver logs as well as delivery/shipment logs and credit memos. This role would require compliance with established company policies and procedures.
Requirements
Essential Job Duties:
1\. Drives truck to transfer product between locations, wholesaler and drop box locations in outlying markets. Transportation of product is usually made over long distances via interstate, crossing state lines. Driver may operate within state lines but product continues to travel outside state lines once delivered to the location.
2\. Picks up truck at the warehouse/cross dock and may load truck according to safety standards and to ensure product integrity. Verifies the condition of the truck, the manifest and other paperwork associated with the delivery.
3\. Drives to the destination and physically unloads the truck, verifies parts unloaded, obtains signature of receiving location confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received, and signs off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location.
4\. Makes proper notations on the manifest or provides credit memos on parts being returned to the locations, wholesalers and drop boxes.
5\. Picks up stock purchase orders or buy out purchase orders from vendors on vendor "fill in" purchase orders and bring parts back to the location.
6\. Maintains all DOT driver logs of hours and related records.
7\. Goes through check in process when returning to the location to verify parts and paperwork.
8\. May turn in all paperwork to the Accounting Department after check in.
9\. Complies with established company policies and procedures.
10\. Initiate and support the continual improvement of Keystone Automotive Industries' quality improvement system.
11\. Assumes other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Minimum Required Experience, Education, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Essential Physical Demands):
Education & Experience:
* One year of commercial driving and warehouse related experience, supplemented by on-the-job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures and work methods.
* Accredited commercial driving school certificate can be substituted for experience.
* Forklift certified, beneficial.
* Must be fully DOT qualified, possess a valid driver's license with the proper endorsement for driving a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 lbs or greater, and have an acceptable driving record.
* Must meet the Department of Transportation's testing and physical requirements.
* Must be at least 21 years of age or meet the state minimum age requirement to operate a commercial vehicle.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations
and area roads.
Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
Must be familiar with the company's products, and warehouse methods, techniques and procedures.
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT:
* Forklift, order selector, pallet jack, tow motor, pull cart, ladder, Company vehicle, personal computer and telephone.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* This position requires individuals to occasionally be on their feet except when operating machinery, or Company vehicle.
* Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
* They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
* They must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment.
* Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels, and occasional inclement driving conditions.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
* The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
Preferred Qualifications:
* High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent preferred. Some college coursework is desired.
Decision Making Examples:
* Ensure truck is always operated in a safe manner
* Ensure safety of loading and unloading truck
* Verifies condition of truck, assess for any needed repairs
Position Type
Full-time
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.