Driver / Material Handler

SPRINGS FABRICATION LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver / Material Handler role is responsible for the safe, timely transportation of finished goods and work in process (WIP) materials using Springs Fabrication company vehicles. This position primarily supports local customer deliveries and subcontractor transfers to ensure uninterrupted production flow and on time shipment performance. When not actively driving, this role will support Material Handler activities to assist receiving, staging, and internal material movement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
One year experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, or similar position using warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks).
One year of experience with driving up to a 26,000lb GVWR truck and trailer.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to obtain company forklift operation and crane certification within 30 days of accepting position.
Must be able to effectively safely load, secure, and unload materials and products.
Must possess strong time management and communication skills.
Must be detail oriented while in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to interpret drawings, diagrams, specifications and other technical documentation.
Must be able to work flexible hours to support production schedules and on demand needs.
Must be able to read, interpret, and adhere to quality and safety policy and program requirements.
Must be able to safely move material utilizing manual and powered company equipment and vehicles.
Must be able to communicate issues and derive resolution to basic issues.

Responsibilities

Operate company owned trucks to deliver finished goods to local customers and transport WIP materials to and from approved local subcontractors.
Ensure loads are properly secured, protected, and accompanied by correct paperwork.
Coordinate pickup and delivery timing with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Subcontractors, and customers.
Perform pre trip and post trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance or safety concerns.
Maintain clean, organized, and professional condition of company vehicles.
Represent Springs Fabrication in a professional manner when interfacing with customers, suppliers, and subcontract partners.
Support Material Handler functions including loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments, staging materials for production and shipping, assisting with internal material movement using forklifts or pallet jacks, supporting packaging and shipping efforts for same day shipments, maintaining material identification, segregation, and traceability per company procedures, and assisting with physical inventory counts or cycle counting as directed.
Operate vehicles and material handling equipment in compliance with safety policies.
Follow all applicable traffic laws, DOT requirements (non CDL), and company procedures.
Support material traceability, identification, and handling requirements per QMS.
Report incidents, near misses, or non conformances promptly.