Light Driver

Day & Zimmermann Company; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Parsons, Kansas is seeking a full-time Light Driver to join our team. The role involves inspecting vehicles, safely operating vehicles and forklifts, and preparing orders for shipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, building dunnage, counting freight, and performing inventory tasks, with additional duties in the ammunition building process as required. A valid license and prior experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a vehicle and forklift safely.
• Knowledge of Security regulations (ATF, DSS, Homeland Security).
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicles for proper operating condition and may recommend repairs.
• Picks orders for line support and shipments.
• Builds dunnage for outbound shipments and assembles merchandise.
• Checks and counts freight for accuracy and damage; performs inventory transactions.
• Performs other duties in the ammunition building process at the same or lower level.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Forklift safety

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

We're looking for afull-time, Light Driver to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

As the Light Driver, here's the work you'll do:

• Performs inspection on vehicles for proper operating condition, recommends necessary repairs and may make minor adjustments.
• Picks orders for line support and shipments
• Builds dunnage for out shipments and assembles various types of merchandise.
• Checks and/or counts freight for accuracy and/or damage; performs necessary inventory functions and material transactions.
• Performs other duties in the ammunition building process of the same or lower level of difficulty.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Experience operating vehicle and forklift safely .
• Knowledge of Security regulations (ATF, DSS, Homeland Security)
• Ability to work independently

And if you have these qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience
• Valid Driver's License

We care about our employees and it shows.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site.