Backup Route Driver/Material Handler - Nashville, TN

East Penn Manufacturing Company • Madison, TN

4d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

East Penn Manufacturing is looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Backup Route Driver to join our world class family of employees. Drive dedicated with East Penn and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to dedicated customers. Guaranteed 40 hours per week, normally with a 5 day work week but schedule may vary based off need and scheduled runs. This position will pay $30.23 per hour. Pay rates are determined by role, level, and location. Plus a $2,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus!

Requirements

• Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat (endorsements not required prior to employment but obtainment required during probationary period)
• Forklift experience required on both stand up and sit down forklifts.
• Literate with good communication and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Candidate may be requested to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Pulling (physical lifting) orders
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Loading batteries for customers
• Delivers and picks up freight from specified customer locations, such as warehouses, retail stores, dealerships, and small businesses.
• Verifies freight with shipping papers.
• Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
• Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
• Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
• Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
• Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
• Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
• Warehouse work using material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(K) savings plan
• Annual bonus program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• 10 days of paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• $2,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed