What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Driver position at FMI Aerostructures (Forrest Machining)?

Job Type Full-time Description

As a Shipping Driver, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and secure delivery of aircraft parts, as well as supporting our Shipping / Receiving Department when needed. Working closely with our logistics team to meet accurate delivery schedules.

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Job Responsibilities :

Safely and efficiently transport aerospace parts between company location and external vendors.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and safety compliance.
Pack, Load, and unload aerospace components, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including delivery receipts and inventory logs.
Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery schedules.
Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members to provide delivery status updates.
Follow all relevant transportation regulations and company policies.
Ensure the cleanliness and routine maintenance of the delivery vehicle.
Assist with inventory management tasks when not on delivery duty.
Report any delivery issues or discrepancies to management promptly.
Provide excellent customer service during interactions with clients and vendors.

Requirements

Valid Class A driver's license with a clean driving record.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience.

Familiarity with local and regional routes.

Ability to lift and carry heavy parts, exceeding 50 lbs.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Basic knowledge of aerospace parts.

Strong communication skills for interaction with team members and vendors.

Ability to operate GPS and navigation systems.

Flexibility to work varied hours and on short notice.

Commitment to safety and compliance with all transportation regulations.

Ability to pass background checks and drug testing.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status Salary Description $22.00 - $30.00 / hourly

Salary : $22 - $30

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