Driver/Switcher

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

Job Description

• Class A CDL -Required**
  
  

The Switcher will be responsible for unloading and overseeing the testing of bulk raw materials at the plant. This will include but is not limited to Wood Flour, PVC pellets, truck and rail cars, and liquid lube.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform unloading of trailers, railcars; including maneuvering tractor trailers around the yard
• Monitor unloading process
• Make all connections for bulk unloading
• Spotting wood flour trailers in the truck unload bay
• Spotting liquid lube trucks on the lube unload station
• Verify available capacities in silos prior to unloading to prevent over filling
• Maintain trailer and bulk material inventory
• Maintain housekeeping in all unloading areas
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials
• Rejecting loads that are out of spec.
• Trained to perform Mixing duties in the event the mixer is out of the Control Room
  
  

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a current Class A CDL
• Must be able to pass DOT physical
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive cooperative attitude.
• Must be self-motivated with excellent time management skills
• Have the ability to work with little or no direction at times with high attention to detail
• Must exhibit a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
  
  

Additional Information

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.