LOCAL DRIVER/MATERIAL HANDLER - UMATILLA

Job Description

Job Description

1st SHIFT - LOCAL DRIVER / MATERIAL HANDLER - UMATILLA

$1500 Hiring Bonus!!

$26 per hr

Monday - Friday

7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

We are a well-established, Omaha-based manufacturer with over 65 years of providing quality products to our clients. Phillips Manufacturing is the one-stop shop for drywall finishing accessories, lath, stucco accessories, metal channels, interior framing, and fire-rated assemblies with facilities around the country.

This position will include skilled driving of heavy trucks to transport materials to and from specified destinations. Performs driving tasks independently;

handles administrative documentation and procedures. Work is performed according to regular procedures, standards and timetables, and is reviewed upon completion.

In addition, performs a wide variety of tasks focused on shipping / receiving, warehousing, maintaining & moving inventory, assembling orders and accurate data reporting.

Essential Functions :

• Drive vehicle to its destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads.
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Maintain a vehicle log, in accordance with state, federal and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Represent the Company to customers, the public and other external sources in a respectful and professional manner. This will be reflected in clothing attire, listening skills and communication exchanges; to name a few.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, to ensure that safety requirements are met.
• Position blocks and secure cargo by appropriate means during transit.
• May load and unload the vehicle as needed or required.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Responsible for securing straps on product for safe and secure delivery.
• Responsible for securing tarps on loads to protect from elements as needed or requested
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle or product to supervisor at the earliest time possible.
• Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods
• The ability to perform all the physical requirement listed below.
• Perform job functions as needed or required.
• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality, including being available for overtime whether offered on a voluntary or mandatory basis.
• Observe all plant safety rules and regulations, wear proper safety attire at all times.
• May perform other duties that are not fundamental to the overall purpose and strategic impact of the job.

Job Specifications : KSA's (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) :

• Possess a valid in-state Commercial Driver's License.
• Performs semi-routine job involving some variety of detail and requiring judgment.
• Ability to obtain and retain knowledge of pertinent occupational safety rules and practices.
• Ability to reason through problems.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions
• Ability to visually check equipment to detect adjustments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to listen and understand directions.to adhere to all organizational policies & procedures

Materials Used : Steel coils, product, lubricants, banding equipment / tools, packaging and unitizing materials.

Tools & Equipment : Operates all plant material handling equipment (Hi-Lifts / Cranes / Up-Enders), truck, pallets, marking equipment, calipers, micrometers, straps, tarps, tape measures, scales, banding materials, pneumatic staplers & nailers.

Experience : 1-2 years commercial driving experience preferred.

Work Conditions : Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes and limited climate control.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug testing, background, and physical capacity screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employer