Logistics Driver, Metals- 1st Shift
About The Position
The Internal Logistics Driver safely and efficiently transports materials, components, finished goods, tooling, and equipment between Accelevation facilities. The role supports three buildings on the primary campus and a nearby facility approximately 10 minutes away, ensuring timely material flow to meet production needs. Working closely with Shipping, Receiving, Planning, and Operations, the driver coordinates scheduled and urgent transfers, maintains accurate movement records, and helps reduce reliance on third-party transportation. The position also assists with loading, unloading, staging, and other campus logistics assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements for the assigned vehicle.
- Ability to safely operate the assigned vehicle and comply with applicable licensing requirements.
- Ability to read and accurately follow instructions, shipping documents, and material transfer information.
- Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and communicate effectively with multiple departments.
- Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, logistics, or local/interplant transportation.
- Forklift experience or certification and experience operating trucks or trailers.
- Experience with ERP systems, scanners, tablets, or electronic transfer documentation.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), if useful for the assigned vehicle and operating requirements.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Transport materials, finished goods, tools, equipment, and supplies safely and on time between designated company facilities.
- Coordinate and prioritize scheduled and urgent transportation requests based on production needs and leadership direction.
- Communicate pickup and delivery status, capacity limitations, delays, and material issues to appropriate teams.
- Stage and deliver materials to the correct locations and ensure accurate identification and documentation.
- Assist Shipping, Receiving, and Production with loading, unloading, staging, and other material movement when transportation demand allows.
- Safely load, secure, transport, and unload materials using approved methods and equipment.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized.
- Verify item identification, quantities, destinations, and transfer paperwork or system transactions before and after each move.
- Prevent product damage and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, damage, or misidentified material.
- Conduct and document required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; promptly report maintenance needs, defects, and damage.
- Keep vehicles and equipment clean, organized, and safe, and ensure loads are properly secured.
- Follow company safety requirements, traffic patterns, pedestrian protections, and applicable transportation regulations, including DOT requirements when applicable.
- Maintain the license and qualifications required for the assigned vehicle, wear required PPE, and practice defensive driving.
- Immediately report accidents, near misses, injuries, property damage, and unsafe conditions.
- Adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining safe operating practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve transportation routes, material flow, responsiveness, and transportation costs.
- Support other reasonable campus logistics and Shipping/Receiving assignments as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
