CDL and Material Handler

FORJAK Industrial•Circleville, OH

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

FORJAK Industrial is seeking a CDL Class A Driver & Material Handler for its Blast Plant team. This is a hybrid role responsible for safely delivering and picking up blast plant materials, including oversized and escorted loads. When not scheduled for deliveries, the role transitions to on-site material handling at FORJAK Industrial. The company emphasizes an ownership mindset, being an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, and operates by values of Family, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence (FIRE). This position is described as a career with a company that supports its employees.

Requirements

Current and valid Class A CDL with active auto insurance.
Minimum 12 months of verifiable interstate tractor-trailer experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.
No chargeable DOT reportable accidents within the past 3 years.
Strong understanding of load securement for a variety of freight types and sizes, including oversized loads.
Willingness to work in a hybrid role, transitioning between driving and material handling as operational needs require.
Strong communication skills and the ability to stay organized under pressure.
A team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience transporting oversized or heavy-haul loads, including coordination with escorts and permitting agencies.
Experience operating cranes, forklifts, or telehandlers in an industrial or plant environment.
Familiarity with rigging and safe handling practices for heavy or irregularly shaped loads.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Operate a CDL Class A tractor-trailer to make deliveries and pickups.
Load and secure freight onto FORJAK Industrial's truck and trailer at the pickup site using proper load securement techniques for various freight types and sizes.
Transport oversized loads up to 53' in length, including palletized weldments and non-escorted oversized freight, in full compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate and execute escorted oversized load movements, working with escort vehicles, law enforcement, and permitting requirements to ensure safe and compliant transport of wide, tall, or heavy loads.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, daily safety checklists, and all required DOT documentation accurately and on time.
Adhere to all DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and FORJAK safety policies without exception on every trip.
Operate cranes, forklifts, and telehandlers to safely handle and move materials ranging from 1 lb to 200,000 lbs when on-site at FORJAK Industrial between scheduled deliveries.
Support the plant team with staging, movement, and organization of materials and equipment as needed to keep operations running efficiently.
Complete daily safety checklists for all on-site equipment operated, ensuring everything is inspected and in proper working condition before use.
Adhere to all company safety and work policies.
Remain flexible, taking on miscellaneous duties as assigned by leadership to support evolving organizational needs.