Truck Driver

Wam Global; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials in Blacksburg, VA seeks a warehouse technician to verify packaging, handle labels, and perform final audits. You will operate forklifts, banding and wrapping, and use Plexus for data entry and master labeling. Flexibility in shifts and physical stamina are essential.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, and moving materials, maintaining safety, and supporting production with material handling and shipping activities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions.
• Strong math skills for measurements and weights.
• Flexibility for shift work and overtime.
• Must lift up to 55 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Counts, weighs, and verifies final packaging of products per SMP specifications.
• Seals boxes and attaches labels.
• Compares items with customer orders and data.
• Completes final audit log for each work order and dock audit sheet.
• Inputs shipment data into Plexus; prints master labels.
• Operates forklift and loading equipment for shipments.
• Transports materials between plants using company truck (Blacksburg).
• Cleans tools, equipment, and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Attention to safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Fork Truck License (site)

CDL Class B license

Hazmat License (can be obtained after hire)

Tools

Plexus system

Job description

About the role

• Verifies quantity, quality, and labeling of work orders; and conducts final packaging of products by performing the following duties.

What you’ll do

• Counts, weighs, and verifies final packaging of products per Job Sheet/ Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) specifications.
• Seals box containers with tape of staples.
• Attaches label to boxes or specified containers according to set procedures.
• Compares items packed with customer’s order and other identifying data.
• Completes final audit log for each work order to be shipped.
• Completes dock audit sheet as requested by customer.
• Inputs into Plexus data of items to be shipped.
• Operates forklift to load and unload trucks.
• Operates banding equipment and stretch wrap machine to secure products for final shipping.
• Use Plexus to print master labels for boxes to be shipped.
• Receives and verifies shipment of goods for vendor accuracy.
• Inputs into Plexus data of items received.
• Receives rejected material.
• Weighs, measures, and labels rejected material and verifies for accuracy.
• Labels incoming material for stock.
• Transports materials received to secure area using forklift.
• Retrieves stock from secure area for production.
• Braces materials and parts when loaded onto containers for overseas shipments.
• Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
• Uses company truck to transport material between plants in Blacksburg. No long distance hauls.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Ability to operate calculators and weighing scales.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Fork Truck License (issued at site)
• Minimum Class (B) CDL License
• Hazmat License (can be obtained once hired)

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company