Driver, Shuttle

Mizkan America; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizkan America Inc. is seeking a Shuttle Driver for an on-site, full-time role in the plant. You will perform pickups and deliveries using the company vehicle, load/unload product and waste, complete necessary paperwork, and maintain strong vendor relations through reliable service.

This role may back-up Production Worker I/II when needed. Responsibilities include following GMP, OSHA, and SOPs, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class A license required.
• 2 years tractor/trailer driving experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and SOPs per Mizkan America.
• Deliver product and waste to designated locations.
• Read maps to locate areas for delivery.
• Load and unload vehicle as required.
• Complete documentation and validate records with vendors.
• Inspect vehicle and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and route efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery and support bottling lines as needed.

Skills

Map reading

Documentation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Mathematics basics

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

2 years tractor/trailer experience

Forklift certification preferred

Tools

Forklift

Vehicle inspection tools

Job description

COMPREHENSIVEBENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

COMP RANGE:

__$ - $__

BONUSES:

Based onplantquarterlyresults.

COMMENTS

: This job description outlines the essential functions of therole; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned.This is anOn-Siteposition requiringfull-time work at the plant.We strongly encourage veterans,minorities,and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

TheShuttle Driver(1st, 2nd, 3rdShift_, remove if not applicable_)must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and / or written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Shuttle Driver will make pick-ups and deliveries using the company’s vehicle, load and unload product and/or waste, complete necessary documentation, and foster positive relationships with vendors through exceptional service andtimelycompletion of duties. The Shuttle Driver will back-up the Production Worker I and Production Worker II as needed.This role does not have direct reports.Shuttle Driver back-up would be a third-party contractor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilitiesin accordance withMizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Perform duties to deliverproductor waste water todesignatedlocations.
• Ability toread and interpret maps tolocatedesignated areas.
• Load and unloadvehicleasrequired.
• Sign off with vendors for items received or released; complete andmaintainall documentationrequiredfor required recordkeeping.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs, malfunctions, or damages to the supervisor for immediate attention.
• Wash andmaintaincleanliness of assignedvehicle.
• Manage routes to ensureaccurateandtimelydelivery ofproduct.
• Continuous mental and visual attentionrequiredto drivetruck, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Assistas a back-up on the bottling lines as needed and time permits.
• Responsible forfood productquality and safety.
• Comply withreasonable requests asindicatedby supervisor or manager.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalentrequired
• Valid Class A licenserequired
• 2yearstractor/trailer drivingexperiencerequired
• Forklift certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must adhere to all State MVR Regulations and Certifications, DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing and MVR Screening
• Follow instructions and established routines,methodsand procedures, making minor decisions as needed.
• Ability to use forklift, and common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention isrequiredto perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skillsrequired. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracyrequired.
• Effectiveinterpersonal,writtenand verbal communication skills.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime onshortnotice basis.Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may berequiredtomaintainmanufacturing processes.
• Ability to work inhigh temperatures(hot or cold), working at heights and exposure tostrong smells,dust, gases, fumes andchemicalor require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physicalaspectsof the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.