About this role
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:
• Company driver
Experience:
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
• CDL A (Required)
Work Location: In person