Material Handler/Backup CDL A Driver

Midland•Rockford Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of the Material Handler/Backup driver will include, but are not limited to, picking orders, staging orders, and loading trucks. Additional responsibilities will include covering PTO time for CDL-A Driver routes in an automatic 48ft – 53ft tractor trailer. The majority of this position will be spent in the warehouse with roughly 50% of the time on the road. The ideal candidate must have a solid work history, excellent attendance record and is customer focused. When working in the warehouse the hours will be Monday through Friday 4:00am to 12:30pm. You will have ample notice of when you’ll be covering for the drivers. Experience with operating a stand up forklift and electric pallet jack are preferred. A valid CDL A license and experience with operating a sit-down forklift is required.

Requirements

A valid CDL A license is required.
Experience with operating a sit-down forklift is required.
Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Required)
CDL A (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience with operating a stand up forklift is preferred.
Experience with operating an electric pallet jack is preferred.

Responsibilities

Pull, pack, stage or convert orders for shipment using a computer generated work order or verbal instruction from supervisor.
Package material for shipment according to shipping requirements and/or customer specified instruction. Ensure that all product/shipping labels are legible. Include job and order numbers on order tickets.
Use computer equipment to generate labels, check stock, input data for shipping status, prepare UPS/FedEx shipments and create shipping manifests.
Load trucks making sure: truck is chocked before attempting to unload and load product; truck bed is clear of debris, obstruction or defect for safe entry/exit; incoming product is free from damage and coincides with packing list or return authorization; and freight is properly positioned and secured in the truck.
Responsible for properly securing loads for delivery.
Accurately complete and maintain all forms and records legibly.
Perform housekeeping duties to keep work area clean and free of debris.
Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Perform pre and post trip inspections on vehicle.
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons in order to transport materials to and from specified destinations such as railroad stations, plants, residences and offices, or within industrial yards.
Other duties as assigned.