Procurement & Logistics Driver

METACYCLE LLC; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

METACYCLE LLC is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Driver to safely operate company equipment, manage loading/unloading of bulk resin, and coordinate deliveries with the production team. The role emphasizes DOT compliance, regular inspections, and accurate paperwork to ensure on-time distribution.

You will perform inventory counts, assist with quality checks, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and at least 1 year of driving experience.
• Must have DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with load securement practices and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate company truck and trailer safely and in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Conduct and document DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Coordinate daily pickup and delivery with the Production Scheduler.
• Load and unload resin from rail cars to silos; ensure paperwork matches shipments.
• Perform resin inventory counts and assist with reporting and quality checks.

Skills

CDL-A

Load securement

Forklift cert

Communication

Math basics

Job description

The Procurement & Logistics Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of bulk materials, including resin, to and from designated locations. This role includes responsibilities in shipping and receiving, inventory management, quality lab, and compliance with DOT and company safety standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIESTransportation and Equipment OperationOperate company truck and trailer safely and in compliance with DOT regulations.Conduct and document DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks, trailers and equipment.Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of company vehicles and trailersCoordinate daily pickup and delivery schedules with the Production Scheduler.Loading and unloading of resin material from rail car to silosAbility to communicate delivery schedules to 3rd party customersIdentify and resolve work-related issues as they arise.Be available to work overtime and weekends as required.Shipping and ReceivingUnload and check in incoming goods or materials.Enter receiving paperwork into the system and cross-reference with received goods.Load materials onto box trailers, flatbeds, or hot shot trucks.Verify that shipping paperwork matches materials and destination.Ensure loads are properly balanced and do not exceed weight limits.Pull tags and generate Bill of Lading information for outgoing shipments.Confirm all loads are properly secured using the appropriate number of restraints.Inventory & ReportingResponsible for daily silo and material usage reports.Perform weekly resin inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.Communicate inventory levels and material needs with supervisors, foreman and the production scheduler.Collect resin samples and perform melt test utilizing the Extrusion Plastometer, tensile testing and peak testing to obtain tensile strengths.Perform ESCR testingOther ResponsibilitiesSafe operation of a forklift and other heavy equipmentProper use of PPEMust stay compliant with DOT and company Safety trainingExperienceValid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.Minimum of 1 year of CDL-A driving experience.Working knowledge of load securement practices.Experience with box vans, flatbeds, and bulk trailers is a plus.Must possess a valid DOT medical card or able to obtain one.Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certifiedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to read and understand basic instructions, and correspondences.Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach with their hands and arms, talk, hear, and see using close- and/or distance-vision, and use their hands to touch, grasp, or type. The employee may occasionally be required to walk for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift or move objects up to 80 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment.