Material Handler / Backup CDL Class A Driver

Jtec Industries•East Peoria, IL

47d

About The Position

The Material Handler/Backup CDL Class A Driver transports stock or other materials with a class CDL truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 lbs. (GVW); to move stock and other materials between facilities, to customers and vendors as well unloads trucks and moves stock or other materials around the facility by hand or by operating a fork truck.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Requires commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A - must remain valid during employment
CDL Class A Medical Card, required - must remain valid during employment
Must be able to operate an automatic transmission
1-2 years forklift experience
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Must be able to lift and move 50 lb. parts or fixtures
Must be able to stoop, bend and reach overhead to assemble and/or move products.
Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.)

Responsibilities

Move freight, stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors or other equipment
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices or other transport vehicles
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information and ensure all internal loads have proper paperwork
Sort materials before moving
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure
Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chain, binders or covers
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling or replacing LP tank

Benefits

401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
Start accruing paid time off from day one.
Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

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