Material Handler-CDL Driver

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Petersen offers a competitive benefits package which includes 4x10 work schedule, food market breakrooms. Competitive wage, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses for selected positions. Wellness program, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k with employer match. Paid time off, and holiday pay. On the job training programs and training reimbursement. We also offer multiple team member engagement activities and community events.

Material Handler – CDL Driver

Shift:  Mondays-Thursdays 6:00am-4:30pm

Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Job Summary: 

This position is accountable for all aspects of material handling, shipping, receiving, stocking, and yard maintenance.  Ensures timely delivery of materials at their respective fabrication, machining, or assembly areas.  Ensures loading and unloading of material in a timely manner.   Ensures proper inspection of received material and put into stock in proper location.  Operate various types and size lift trucks (1/2-ton, 3/4-ton, 1 ton, and 2-ton trucks), mobile yard crane, and overhead cranes.  Requires all aspects of operating tractor/ trailer combination.  Local pickups and deliveries, as well as some over the road trips.  

Essential Functions: 

• Delivery of materials from stock or remnant to respective areas.
• Delivery of fabricated, machined, blasted, and painted parts to respective areas.
• Loading and unloading of parts and material for customers and vendors.
• Receive, inventory, and inspect all incoming material and stock in proper location.

• Ensure timely delivery of material to their respective fabrication or assembly areas.
  Yard maintenance and care:

• Self-motivated in the care of and proper placement of all new and remnant material.
• Maintain scrap bins for material disposal.
• Maintain racks and zones for material storage.
• Maintain I.D. for storage and future use.
• Maintain proper documentation of inventory.

• Responsible for inspections and care of equipment.
  Manage all stock including the following:

• Maintain inventory record accuracy.
• Effectively organize material in their proper locations.

• Prepare, package, and protect any outgoing product with coordination and approval of all proper personnel.
  Comply with all aspects of tractor/ trailer combination hauling as follows:

• Timely delivery or pick up of material or parts to respective areas.
• Driver is responsible for loading or direct loading of parts and materials.
• Loads must be secured and protected properly without damage.
• Loads must comply with D.O.T. regulations and tractor/ trailer ratings.
• Oversize loads must be properly marked and flagged with accordance to
• D.O.T. regulations.

• Required to keep in constant contact with D.O.T. regulations, updates, and oversize permit requirements.
• Responsible for inspections and equipment kept clean.
• Coordinate shipments with Project Manager, Shipping/ Receiving  Supervisor, and any other person(s) who will be directly related to job or material   shipment, and receipt of the same.
• Maintain safe environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Able to safely back and maneuver tractor/ trailer combination in various loading and unloading locations and situations.
• Extensive knowledge of material grades and types.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and how freight industry works.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Good understanding of computers and inventory programs to retrieve information and verify received items.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a variety of equipment in tight positions (large and small forklifts, manlifts, pallet jack, overhead cranes.)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 49 lbs.
• Able to work in all weather conditions in and outside the shop.
• Must be able to work effectively without supervision.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Willing to train new hires on all aspects of material handling.
• Ability to develop and maintain trust, unity, and partnering with management, team members and customers.
• Must be able to communicate well with others and write clearly.
• Possesses interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team player skills.
• Must maintain a professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong advocate of the company vision and mission statements.

Minimum Requirements: 

Three years’ experience in operating tractor/ trailer combinations.  Must have experience in operating tractor/ trailer combination in various traffic conditions (freeway and smaller rural type areas.) Must hold Class “A” CDL license.   Four years’ experience in material handling. Must hold current operator’s certification on powered industrial trucks.  Must hold current driver’s license.  Must hold current medical card.

Petersen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Petersen at 801-732-2000 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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