CDL-A Driver and Forklift Operator

Title

Local CDL-A Driver & Forklift Operator (hybrid)

Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

Position Type

Full-Time

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 5/6am - 2:30pm, overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed; local routes and home daily

Starting Pay Rate: $22 - $24/hour based on experience

ABOUT SCHUPAN

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day.

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth. Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discretionary $90/month gas allowance, discretionary end-of-year bonus, steel-toe reimbursement
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family,
• HSA, FSA,fitness incentives, wellness premium discount
• 401k and match eligibility
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP

SUMMARY

The driver is responsible for driving company truck and picks up loads of densified cans. May do minor repairs on assigned vehicle and perform service on can densifiers at customer accounts and keep the Maintenance Department informed of major problems.

This is a hybrid role that will also take on responsibilities of a Forklift Operator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Forklift Operator

• Load and/or unload materials on trailers
• Weigh, label, and properly store all processed materials as required
• Maintain and service the forklift truck and informs the Supervisor of any significant issues
• Complete forklift inspections by checking the items on the Daily Forklift Inspection sheet and reports any significant issues to shift supervisor and documents findings
• Operate balers, granulators, trash compactor and other equipment as needed
• Provide proper weight tickets to front office for billing purposes
• Ensure proper tare weight program is used for material by referencing spec sheets
• Use electrical hoist to put new spools of wire on spindles that weigh up to 100 pounds
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Must be able to interact in-person with coworkers and the public

Driver

• Drive tractor & trailer which may require shifting and use of a clutch on assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) noting any defects on assigned equipment, daily Driver Log and Monthly Mileage Report.
• Follow all Federal, State and Local driving regulations and ordinances.
• Perform minor repair or cleaning of can densifiers.
• Assist with overall maintenance needed in the shop, wash & clean customer machines as needed.
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, hand protection.
• Clean and perform basic up-keep/maintenance on assigned vehicles.
• Occasionally required to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Material Handler: separate, sort, and process all materials by using necessary process machinery to complete tasks.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• CDL-A license with an acceptable driving record and a valid medical card
• 2 years of verifiable related driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission (required)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to write routine reports and correspondence, both written and electronic, and read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Remains in a seated position for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently operates controls to position, load, and unload the truck.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and tools weighing up to 50lbs to load/unload and tarp the truck, and perform basic maintenance.
• Use limbs to operate controls, levers, and gears, such as shifting gears, to drive, position, load, and unload the truck.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Frequent exposure to a loud, wet, dusty, and physically demanding work environment including extreme hot and cold temperature variations.
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.