Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The responsibilities of the Material Handler/Backup driver will include, but are not limited to, picking orders, staging orders, and loading trucks. Additional responsibilities will include covering PTO time for CDL-A Driver routes in an automatic 48ft – 53ft tractor trailer. The majority of this position will be spent in the warehouse with roughly 30% of the time on the road.
The ideal candidate must have a solid work history, excellent attendance record and is customer focused. When working in the warehouse the hours will be Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm. You will have ample notice of when you’ll be covering for the drivers. Experience with operating a stand up forklift and electric pallet jack are preferred. A valid CDL A license and experience with operating a sit-down forklift is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pull, pack, stage or convert orders for shipment using a computer generated work order or verbal instruction from supervisor.
- Package material for shipment according to shipping requirements and/or customer specified instruction. Ensure that all product/shipping labels are legible. Include job and order numbers on order tickets.
- Use computer equipment to generate labels, check stock, input data for shipping status, prepare UPS/FedEx shipments and create shipping manifests.
- Load trucks making sure: truck is chocked before attempting to unload and load product; truck bed is clear of debris, obstruction or defect for safe entry/exit; incoming product is free from damage and coincides with packing list or return authorization; and freight is properly positioned and secured in the truck.
- Responsible for properly securing loads for delivery.
- Accurately complete and maintain all forms and records legibly.
- Perform housekeeping duties to keep work area clean and free of debris.
- Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Perform pre and post trip inspections on vehicle.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
- Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons in order to transport materials to and from specified destinations such as railroad stations, plants, residences and offices, or within industrial yards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
