Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Join our team for an exciting opportunity in transportation! Our truck drivers are afforded the opportunity to be home most nights of the week, with overnight travel only 2-3 nights. Additionally, travel is localized to our store locations, which are in the Southeast region of the U.S. Founded in 1949, Farmers has since become one of the fastest growing furniture retailers, with over 250 store locations. As one of the largest employee-owned companies, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and selection.

Operates a tractor / trailer truck and various pieces of light and heavy equipment to transport merchandise to and from the truck, store, and loading dock.

Loads and unloads merchandise from truck, stores, and loading dock.

Performs other miscellaneous duties such as delivery of mail.

Conforms to all Federal and State DOT regulations and rules.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort, regularly involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of mildly heavy weight (20-50 pounds) and occasionally involving handling heavier objects (up to 100 pounds).

Ability to travel overnight 2-3 nights a week.

Ability to operate various pieces of heavy / light equipment to transport merchandise.

Ability to exert heavy physical effort which may involve objects of mildly heavy weight (20-50 lbs.); and occasionally handling heavier objects (up to 100 lbs.)

Knowledge of Federal and State DOT regulations

Good organizational skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Self-motivated

Good interpersonal skills

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K Plan with Employer Matching Funds

Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Annual Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Additional Voluntary Insurance Programs Available

Paid Holidays, including the Employee's Birthday

Employee Purchase Discounts

High School or better.

Drivers License

Medical Certificate DOT

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