Material Handler/Backup CDL A Driver

MIDLAND; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

MIDLAND in Rockford, IL seeks a Material Handler/Backup Driver to pick and stage orders, and load trucks. The role covers PTO time for CDL-A routes in an automatic 48–53 ft tractor trailer, with about 50% of time on the road and the rest in the warehouse.

Requirements include CDL A, forklift experience, and good attendance. Hours are Mon–Fri 4:00am–12:30pm; safety rules and proper load securement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Solid work history and excellent attendance
• Experience with stand up forklift and electric pallet jack preferred
• CDL A license required and experience with sit-down forklift

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
• Generate labels, check stock, input data for shipping status, prepare UPS/FedEx shipments and create shipping manifests
• Load trucks ensuring safe loading/unloading, debris-free bed, correct freight positioning and securement
• Secure loads for delivery
• Complete and maintain forms and records legibly
• Perform housekeeping to keep area clean
• Obey traffic laws and follow procedures
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on vehicle
• Report mechanical problems
• Comply with safety rules
• Verify inventory contents against shipping papers
• Drive vehicles under three tons to transport materials
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand up forklift

Electric pallet jack

Sit-down forklift

CDL A

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Friday4:00am 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person