DRIVER/MATERIAL HANDLER

Piedmont National Corp•Knoxville, TN

6d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At Piedmont National Corporation (PNC), our solid values and unwavering commitment to customers have created lasting relationships for over 75 years. We take great pride in being an accessible, family-run business with an exceptional record for customer retention and personalized service. Our success comes from consistently exceeding expectations through high-quality service and best-in-class packaging products and equipment. Our employees are our most valuable asset, that’s why we actively promote from within and maintain a fun, business-casual environment that fosters satisfaction, productivity, and teamwork. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as unique growth opportunities throughout our organization. We seek self-motivated, passionate, and creative team players to join us. When you join Piedmont National Corporation, you become part of a community of professionals working together to provide the best in packaging solutions.

Requirements

Graduated from high school or have GED equivalent
2-5 years of relevant and verifiable driving and warehousing experience
Clean MVR spanning a consecutive two years
Experience with sit-down lift, zero turn stand-up lift, and powered/manual pallet jacks with an excellent safety record
Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of traffic laws, defensive driving, and proven skills for safely operating various straight trucks, air brakes, and other necessary equipment
Experience with using a PC, smart phone, and printer/scanner/copy machine, as well as, with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and the public
Ability to work independently, communicate effectively (both verbal and written), and follow instructions
Willingness to troubleshoot issues, work through challenges, adapt to last minute changes to orders or schedules, and be flexible while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in the role
Ability to follow instructions with ease but can also determine best way to accomplish something if no instructions are provided
Ability to be organized, keeping paperwork and orders in proper sequence
Diligent, punctual, and consistently reliable
A team player who shows initiative, works well with small groups, and assists others when needed

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with packaging products and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Pull, pack, crate, and load/unload products and equipment onto/oJ trucks and trailers
Pick-up/Deliver full or partial loads of products and equipment from vendors/to customers
Move products and equipment within the warehouse using forklift trucks and pallet jacks
Planning routes for economical use of time, fuel, and equipment
Performing routine inspection of assigned vehicles and refer defects or repairs to supervisor
Maintaining a clean truck, cab, and freight areas, as well as a neat and organized warehouse
Counting and examining delivered inventory for receiving
Monitoring and examining inventory for defective, returned, or damaged items
Performing other tasks as assigned by Warehouse Manager
Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards