Class A Driver - Temporary Assignment

Job Summary :

The primary job responsibilities of the position are to Drive company owned, leased or rental tractors, straight trucks and/or other vehicles to move products to and from intercompany buildings and customer or vendor sites. This hands-on role will be expected to work with other departments and operations to positively impact accuracy, timeliness, and up time.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities :

Coordinates the delivery of materials to other departments, buildings, customer and vendors. Maintains all Company equipment to ensure safe, efficient and trouble-free condition Maintains and implements SOP's, job instructions and training that is related to the inventory and material handling department. Responds to the various departments within the organization who may need information regarding deliveries, shipments receipts etc. Safe loading/ unloading, movement and storage of raw, WIP and finished materials. Ability to operate dock handling equipment (stand -up lifts, sit down lifts, pallet jacks. etc) Ensures maintenance of vehicles, trailers and associated equipment is being performed and that all equipment is kept in safe operating condition. Promote and subscribe to 5S/Lean manufacturing initiatives. Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department specific SOP's. SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to) Employee Health and Safety SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured. SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner. Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Qualifications :

High school diploma required. Must possess a valid CDL. Prior forklift experience required. Possess knowledge, understanding and compliance of all PA driving laws Knowledge and compliance of all DOT regulations Knowledge of warehousing and bar-coding systems is a plus Intermediate to Advanced Computer Skills is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office package software is a plus. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent time management skills. Excellent attention to detail is essential. Other knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to work effectively and support manufacturing operations. Knowledge of and ability to promote and direct 5S/Lean manufacturing initiatives. Strong attention to detail. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards. Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands :

Must be able to sit for extended periods of times. (consistently) Must be able to move and lift up to 40 lbs. (intermittently) Must be willing to work outside and in inclement weather (rain, heat, cold, snow, etc.) Must be willing to load/ unload material into and out of trailers/ trucks or other vehicles.

Working Conditions :

Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the production areas: Eye protection Steel-toe shoes Hair net Hearing protection