Material Handler/Driver

ESPEC North America, Inc.; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

No mandatory weekend work

Clean environment

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

ESPEC North America, Inc. is seeking a Materials Driver for the Materials Department in Hudsonville, MI. The role involves transporting parts and materials between company facilities, loading and unloading shipments, and maintaining accurate delivery records.

Hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with possible overtime on Fridays. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $21.88 to $26.26 with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and CDL B; DOT medical card required.
• Able to drive safely and follow traffic laws.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of completing delivery, transfer, and vehicle inspection records.
• Willing to learn company procedures and safe use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to transport parts, materials, and supplies between facilities.
• Occasionally transport finished products to other locations as needed.
• Load and unload items using proper lifting techniques and equipment.
• Verify items against transfer paperwork and delivery instructions.
• Secure cargo to prevent movement or damage during transport.
• Deliver materials to the designated department or work area.
• Complete delivery logs and vehicle inspection forms accurately.
• Report safety or maintenance concerns promptly to supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and cargo area.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety procedures, and routes.

Skills

CDL B

Valid driver’s license

Safe driving

Delivery documentation

Team lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Description

Who We Are

ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

We are currently hiring a Materials Drive for our Materials Department. We offer an awesome benefits package, no mandatory weekend work, clean environment, and opportunities for advancement!

Hours: 6AM - 4:30PM Monday - Thursday, if needed OT on Fridays.

$21.88/hr - $26.26/hr

Requirements

Summary

Responsible for safely and accurately transporting parts, materials, supplies, and occasional finished products between company manufacturing facilities. This position supports production and shipping needs by ensuring items are loaded, secured, delivered, and documented in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily transportation of parts, materials, and supplies between company manufacturing facilities using a company vehicle.
• Occasional transportation of finished products between facilities or to other designated company locations.
• Loads and unloads items using appropriate lifting techniques and company-provided material-handling equipment.
• Verifies transported items against transfer paperwork, delivery instructions, or other supporting documentation.
• Secures cargo appropriately to help prevent movement, loss, or damage during transportation.
• Delivers materials to the correct department, work area, or designated employee.
• Completes required delivery logs, transfer documents, vehicle inspection forms, and other records accurately.
• Performs basic visual inspections of the assigned vehicle before and after use and promptly reports safety or maintenance concerns.
• Communicates delays, delivery issues, damaged materials, vehicle concerns, or discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains a reasonably clean and organized company vehicle and cargo area.
• Follows all traffic laws, company safety procedures, facility rules, and designated driving routes.
• Assists with basic material-handling duties as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Skills and Experience

• Valid driver’s license with a chauffers or CDL B Required. A Valid DOT medical card will also be required for the entirety of time in this position.
• Ability to drive safely and follow traffic laws and company procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete basic delivery, transfer, and vehicle inspection records.
• Willingness to learn company procedures and the safe use of provided material-handling equipment.

Competencies

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changes in the workplace, whether it’s new technologies, shifting priorities, or evolving team dynamics.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple step instructions; ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft office with the ability to learn new programs including NetSuite ERP.
• Safety Procedures: Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Communication: Clear communication skills for reporting problems, understanding instructions, and interacting with supervisors and peers.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in performing tasks and inspecting work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, safety information, delivery documents, and short correspondence in the English language.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to enter and exit a company vehicle throughout the workday.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, or climb.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Items weighing more than 50 pounds must be moved using team lifting or company-provided material-handling equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to moving vehicles, forklifts, and mechanical equipment.
• The employee may work in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, outdoor, and vehicle environments.
• The employee may be exposed to changing weather and road conditions while traveling between facilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Guiding Principles

• Respect: Respect for people, cultures, and the environment.
• Improvement: Continuously improve work processes and seek innovation.
• Safety: Prioritize the safety of employees and customers.
• Effective: Complete work in the most cost-effective and efficient way.
• Innovative: Take on new challenges to provide cutting-edge optimal solutions for customers.
• Lawful: Adhere to laws in all locations where we work.
• Ownership: Take initiative, be accountable, and have a positive attitude.
• Urgency: Respond quickly and effectively to co-workers and customers.
• Delivery: Set clear expectations and deliver on promises.
• Open-Minded: Be curious, receptive to new ideas, and responsive to changing customer needs.