Driver

Brenntag • Wauwatosa, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for our Wauwatosa to Kentwood, MI transfers. Driver will start around 10PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night. The Driver will leave our Wauwatosa warehouse with freight to deliver straight through to Kentwood, MI reload in Kentwood to deliver back to Wauwatosa. This is a daily turn-able roundtrip.

• Daily operation and driving of a power unit (Class 8 tractors and lower) for chemical distribution.
• Job requirements will include transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials. This is both liquid and dry material.
• Requirements will include movements to satisfy outside delivery (customers/vendors), in plant movements (spotting), and/or inter-company branch transfers. Types of deliveries are:
o Bulk deliveries of liquids and solid materials that will include loading and offloading of materials from appropriate trailer configurations. Drivers will participate in the loading/unloading process using pumps, air, etc. to move product. Process will include management of entire process including transport, proper transfer and delivery of product, securement after completion, and execution of all applicable paperwork.
o Packaged deliveries of materials in drums, IBCs, or other containers in liquid form. Palletized material (dry or liquid) and supersacks (dry) of product. Process will include management of entire process including transport, proper transfer and delivery of product, securement after completion, and execution of all applicable paperwork.
• Candidate must operate a tractor, trailer, or applicable service vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Driver must comply with all applicable DOT, OSHA, and site-specific rules and regulations during the performance of job functions. This is including, but not limited to, site and driver safety, packaging, labeling, marking, loading/unloading, placarding, pre-inspection, daily logs, and reporting repairs.
• Candidate must follow all Brenntag operating procedures and work instructions. In addition, the candidate must follow all safety policies and procedures while on a customer/vendor site.
• Certification to operate pallet jacks (electric or manual) is a requirement. If required by the location, be certified to operate a forklift and applicable accessories. Must be able to operate dock locks, dock levelers, and additional applicable equipment for delivery/pickup of material.
• Candidate must properly care for all assigned equipment. This includes all ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems, and tracking units on all tractors and trailers. Must maintain good housekeeping on the equipment and ensure it is in good working order prior to use.
• Candidate must remain in communication with supervisor and/or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience.
• Must meet all components of driver qualifications (DQ) for employment.
• Possess a Class "A" CDL with Tanker, Bulk, and/or Hazmat Endorsement (as required for role).
• Possess a current DOT medical card.
• If position has PFT requirements to wear a respirator, cannot have any facial hair that may interfere with a respirator.
• Possess a current TWIC card or show proof of application in process (if location requires).
• Ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Detail and customer oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and conduct detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must pass E-verify check.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical delivery may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
• A minimum of 1 year liquid bulk hauling experience or a minimum of 3 years commercial truck driving experience.
• Certification from Accredited Commercial Driving Academy.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and driving of a power unit (Class 8 tractors and lower) for chemical distribution.
• Transport of HAZMAT and non-hazardous materials, both liquid and dry.
• Perform bulk deliveries of liquids and solid materials, including loading and offloading using pumps, air, etc.
• Manage the entire delivery process, including transport, proper transfer and delivery of product, securement, and paperwork execution.
• Perform packaged deliveries of materials in drums, IBCs, or other containers, including palletized and supersack materials.
• Operate a tractor, trailer, or applicable service vehicle safely and efficiently, complying with all DOT, OSHA, and site-specific regulations.
• Adhere to all Brenntag operating procedures, work instructions, and safety policies.
• Operate pallet jacks (electric or manual), and if required, forklifts and applicable accessories.
• Operate dock locks, dock levelers, and additional applicable equipment for delivery/pickup of material.
• Properly care for all assigned equipment, including ELDs, virtual gateways, camera systems, and tracking units.
• Maintain good housekeeping on equipment and ensure it is in good working order before use.
• Remain in communication with supervisor and/or dispatcher for delivery instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Comfortable with general warehouse duties and the use of applicable equipment.
• Observe, follow, and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, transportation platforms (e.g., Samsara).
• Operate power units that utilize advanced camera and safety systems (i.e., Samsara) for compliance purposes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED