DRIVER/MATERIAL HANDLER
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
EXPIREDKnoxville, Tennessee, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Pull, pack, crate, and load/unload products and equipment onto trucks and trailers. Pick-up and deliver full or partial loads from vendors to customers. Move products and equipment within the warehouse using forklift trucks and pallet jacks. Plan routes for economical use of time, fuel, and equipment. Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain clean truck, cab, and freight areas. Count and examine delivered inventory for receiving and monitor inventory for defective or damaged items. Work Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Required Qualifications
- Graduated from high school or have GED equivalent
- 2-5 years of relevant and verifiable driving and warehousing experience
- Active Tennessee Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (> 18 months to expiration)
- Clean MVR spanning a consecutive two years
- Availability from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with sit-down lift, zero turn stand-up lift, and powered/manual pallet jacks with an excellent safety record
- Experience or familiarity with packaging products and equipment
- Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of traffic laws, defensive driving, and proven skills for safely operating various straight trucks, air brakes, and other necessary equipment
- Experience with using a PC, smart phone, and printer/scanner/copy machine, as well as, with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and the public
- Ability to work independently, communicate effectively (both verbal and written), and follow instructions
- Willingness to troubleshoot issues, work through challenges, adapt to last minute changes to orders or schedules, and be flexible while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in the role
- Ability to follow instructions with ease but can also determine best way to accomplish something if no instructions are provided
- Maintain a high-energy, positive attitude while navigating unforeseen operational hurdles
- Ability to be organized, keeping paperwork and orders in proper sequence
- Diligent, punctual, and consistently reliable
- A team player who shows initiative, works well with small groups, and assists others when needed
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