CDL-A Driver/Forklift Operator

Description

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

• Loads and/or unloads materials on trailers
• Weighs, labels and properly stores all processed materials as required
• Maintains and services the forklift truck and informs the Supervisor of any significant issues
• Completes forklift inspections by checking the items on the Daily Forklift Inspection sheet and reports any significant issues to shift supervisor and documents findings
• Operates balers, granulators, trash compactor and other equipment as needed
• Provides 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
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance

Driver

• Drives 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.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to work in a loud, wet, dusty and physically demanding work environment including extreme hot and cold temperature variations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to demonstrate safe entry, exit, and operation of the vehicle
• Ability to use limbs to operate controls, levers, and gears, such as shifting gears, to drive, position, load, and unload the truck.

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.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting.

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

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.

Salary : $22 - $24