Local Materials Control CDL Truck Driver - Home Every Night (Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM CST - 11:30 PM CST)

Alcon • Houston, TX

49d • Onsite

About The Position

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry-leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Materials Control Truck Driver (Para-Professional & Support Path) is primarily responsible for handling sophisticated tasks in warehouses and distribution centers to ensure smooth operations. You will optimize storage, develop distribution strategies, and maintain safety and efficiency. You will be trusted to use your Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, and perform safety checks of brakes, steering column, lights, and mirrors before each leg of your journey to ensure road readiness. Specifics include: Handle material flows and optimize storage Develop and implement distribution strategies to enhance business performance Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of trailers, including securing cargo with chains and binders and verifying stability throughout trips Assist in unloading cargo while maintaining product quality Follow traffic safety regulations and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions Receive, verify, and record goods and shipments to maintain accurate inventory Pack items for shipment according to specifications and transportation requirements Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and efficient distribution Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with Good Practice (GxP) regulations Add to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Work hours: 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM CST - 11:30 PM CST
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Location: Onsite
• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available
• Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
• Will need to have the ability to lift to 30 lbs., and stand for long periods
• Must be able to operate multiple types of forklifts

Nice To Haves

• Previous warehouse experience & SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle material flows and optimize storage
• Develop and implement distribution strategies to enhance business performance
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of trailers, including securing cargo with chains and binders and verifying stability throughout trips
• Assist in unloading cargo while maintaining product quality
• Follow traffic safety regulations and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions
• Receive, verify, and record goods and shipments to maintain accurate inventory
• Pack items for shipment according to specifications and transportation requirements
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and efficient distribution
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with Good Practice (GxP) regulations
• Add to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees