Truck Driver

Progressive Foam Technologies; Beach City (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employer Contributed HSA

FREE Short-Term Disability

FREE Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan (Company Match)

Profit Sharing

Long Term Disability

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Educational Assistance - You pay for;…

Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

Retirement Bonus

Job summary

Progressive Foam Technologies is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Truck Driver to support our expanding operations. The role involves transporting materials between Gnadenhutten, Beach City plants and our Dover, Ohio warehouse, with occasional pickups in the Columbus area.

The position includes a 2nd shift, base pay $26.50–$30+ per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential and safety incentive, totaling $28.75–$35+ per hour for 2nd shift. Compliance and inventory duties are included.

Qualifications

• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• At least five years of truck driving experience.
• Hazardous materials endorsement or willingness and ability to obtain the endorsement after hire.
• Good driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds and push/pull with a force of up to 300 pounds.
• Willingness to assist in production and adapt to changes in driving demand and scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Transports materials and products between company locations and completes other pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Conducts DOT safety inspections before and after each trip and reports equipment defects to supervision.
• Maintains required DOT logs and complies with DOT regulations.
• Drops, hooks, and positions trailers on company property.
• Backs trailers into and out of receiving docks and service bays.
• Maneuvers trailers safely through tight spaces, manufacturing areas, and areas with high pedestrian traffic.
• Loads and unloads trailers and maintains accurate load records.
• Performs basic inventory functions at offsite storage locations.
• Completes shipping and receiving records.
• Uses ProSight to transfer and receive inventory.
• Communicates with the Logistics Manager to coordinate daily runs and pickups.
• Works closely with other departments to meet operational needs.
• Assists with preventative maintenance on trucks as needed.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas.
• Expense tracking through Acumatica.
• Represents Progressive Foam professionally when working with customers, vendors, and others.
• Offers suggestions to improve work practices
• Assists in production when driving needs are low.

Skills

CDL

Safety minded

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Physical strength

Team adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Keep your routes close to home and keep a growing company moving!

Progressive Foam Technologies is growing, and we’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded Truck Driver to support our expanding operations.

Be a part of Progressive Foam. Apply today.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Logistics Manager, the Truck Driver safely transports materials and products between our Gnadenhutten and Beach City plants and our warehouse in Dover, Ohio. This position also makes pickups and deliveries at other locations, typically traveling no farther than the Columbus area. Responsibilities include trailer positioning, loading and unloading, equipment inspections, and accurate shipping and inventory records.

This position requires flexibility to support changing business needs. When driving needs are low, the employee may be assigned to assist in production, or scheduled hours may be reduced.

Shift: 2nd shift

Pay

• Base pay: $26.50–$30+ per hour
• Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential and an hourly safety incentive for eligible drivers
• Total hourly pay on 2nd shift with the safe driver incentive: $28.75–$35+ per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a positive attitude and displays Company Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Service, Interdependence, Listening, Accountability
• Works safely at all times and follows established safety procedures
• Transports materials and products between company locations and completes other pickups and deliveries as needed
• Conducts DOT safety inspections before and after each trip and reports equipment defects to supervision
• Maintains required DOT logs and complies with DOT regulations
• Drops, hooks, and positions trailers on company property
• Backs trailers into and out of receiving docks and service bays
• Maneuvers trailers safely through tight spaces, manufacturing areas, and areas with high pedestrian traffic
• Loads and unloads trailers and maintains accurate load records
• Performs basic inventory functions at offsite storage locations
• Completes shipping and receiving records
• Uses ProSight to transfer and receive inventory
• Communicates with the Logistics Manager to coordinate daily runs and pickups
• Works closely with other departments to meet operational needs
• Assists with preventative maintenance on trucks as needed
• Maintains clean and organized work areas
• Expense tracking through Acumatica
• Represents Progressive Foam professionally when working with customers, vendors, and others
• Offers suggestions to improve work practices
• Assists in production when driving needs are low

Requirements

• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• At least five years of truck driving experience
• Hazardous materials endorsement or willingness and ability to obtain the endorsement after hire
• Good driving record
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds and push/pull with a force of up to 300 pounds
• Willingness to assist in production and adapt to changes in driving demand and scheduled hours

Why work at Progressive Foam?

We aren’t perfect, but we do a really great job treating our employees well, giving them opportunities for advancement while doing satisfying work in a fun culture.

And the benefits are fantastic!

• Medical Insurance (super low premiums and you can cut those premiums in half if you participate in our Wellness Program)
• Employer Contributed HSA
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan (Company Match) (100% vested immediately)
• Profit Sharing
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Educational Assistance - You pay for books, we pay the rest!
• Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Bonus ($1,000 per year of service)