Belding Tanker Driver/OTR Full Time

Job Description

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus 

Comp Range - $18.97 - $23.72

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Tanker Driver must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and / or written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Tanker Driver will make pick-ups and deliveries using the company’s vehicle, load and unload product and/or waste, complete necessary documentation, and foster positive relationships with vendors through exceptional service and timely completion of duties. The Tanker Driver will back-up the Production Worker I and Production Worker II as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Perform duties to deliver product or waste water to designated locations.
• Read and interpret maps to locate designated areas.
• Ensure product is loaded and unloaded safely, following all company and regulatory procedures.
• Sign off with vendors for items received or released; complete and maintain all documentation required for required recordkeeping.
• Conduct pre- and post- trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring it meets operational and safety standards.
• Wash and maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Exercise judgment to determine appropriate routes.
• Comply with instructions and prescribed routines, methods and/or procedures involved with making business decisions.

• Continuous mental and visual attention required to drive truck, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.

• Assist as a back-up on the bottling lines and with other responsibilities as needed and time permits.

• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

EDUCATION:  

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

• Valid Class A license required

• 2 years tractor/trailer driving experience required

• Forklift certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must adhere to all State MVR Regulations and Certifications, DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing and MVR Screening
• Ability to use forklift, and common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis.  Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

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