Spotter Truck Driver

Spectrum Brands, Inc; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home & Garden division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Missouri seeks an on-site spotter/trailer operator. You will move trailers between buildings, park them, and perform routine safety inspections on equipment.

You will also seal trailers, maintain logs, keep cabs clean, and adjust schedules to meet high-priority deadlines while following company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of previous work related experience.
• CDL Class A Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Drive a spotter and trailers between buildings on campus; park trailers in the lot.
• Perform safety inspections on trailers and trucks.
• Seal finished goods trailers and color-code by shift.
• Create a movement log for each trailer: trailer no., locations, STO no., time.
• Keep truck cab clean and safe at all times.
• Adjust schedule to complete high-priority jobs promptly.
• Receive directions from shift supervisor.
• Communicate with coworkers face-to-face and by radio.
• Follow policies, safety, attendance and SOPs.
• Provide on-job training to new coworkers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Assist with other special projects as requested.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Trailer operation

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A Driver License

Job description

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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• Driving a spotter and attached trailers between buildings on campus, as well as parking trailers in trailer lot
• Complete safety inspections on each trailer that is moved and each truck that is driven
• Put seals on finished goods trailers and color code according to appropriate shift
• Produce movement log sheet for each trailer movement, including the following information: trailer number, pick up location, drop location, STO number, and time
• Keep truck cab clean and safe at all times
• Adjust regular schedule to successfully complete high-priority jobs in a timely manner
• Receive general work direction from shift supervisor
• Effectively communicate with all other employees both face-to-face and using assigned work radios
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures including values, safety, attendance and standard operating procedure
• Deliver on the job training to new coworkers
• Develop, implement and comply will all continuous improvement initiatives
• Must understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment
• Other special projects as requested

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of previous work related experience.
• CDL Class A Driver License.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of tools and mechanical aptitude
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to handle tractor, hook up trailers, put trailers into and remove trailers from dock doors
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Work Environment

Manufacturing

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.