Material Transfer Specialist - 2nd shift

Overview

Determine the logistics for movement of materials, chemicals, packages, supplies, and equipment to FWM facilities in an organized and efficient manner; drive a box truck for daily delivery and pick up of listed items. Loading and unloading of the items to be delivered and picked up at each stop, utilizing a forklift, pallet jack or by hand depending on size and weight of items.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in material handling, shipping, receiving, or cargo delivery preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the planned daily route for accurate and timely delivery and pick up of cargo. Adjust route as necessary to accommodate changes based on new information. Communicate with a variety of personnel within facilities and your Warehouse Team Leader to determine priorities.
• Read, understand, and translate information from work transfer sheets in order to prioritize and adjust for changes to delivery schedule; paying close attention to the details in order to determine if there are errors.  Seek clarification to resolve errors.
• Prepare, move, load, and unload cargo. When loading cargo into vehicles, you may need to install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit; recognizing the need for such tools to secure the load. Using hand tools, as necessary.
• Safely drive box truck to transport cargo from one location to another while obeying traffic laws.
• Comply with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations. Maintain all certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Complete daily manifests for all hazardous materials, keep with correct container provide manifest to Environmental Manager. Ensure compliance with DOT manifests for hazardous material.
• Ensure completion of routine truck maintenance, coordinate, as necessary. Keep the truck fueled. Report vehicle malfunctions to the Warehouse Team Leader.
• Comply with posted signs and follow all delivery policies and procedures, such as shutting off the engine in "no idle zones" and chocking tires.
• Keep detailed log of gross weight of cargo to ensure truck weight is in compliance with DOT regulations at all times.  Adjust load size accordingly.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and workstation.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Possess intermediate math, reading, and writing skills.
• Must be able to work without close supervision and be capable of self-checking completed work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand dexterity, preferred.
• Understand and apply safe work practices.
• Must understand how to properly load and balance the truck.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Work hours consist of 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• May work with and around hazardous chemicals.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn where posted and required.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures may occur.
• Average weights in production range from 10-25 lbs. Maximum weights may exceed 75-80 lbs. on occasion.
• May be required to perform work above shoulder height.
• Frequent bending, twisting, lifting and squatting.
• Sitting for periods of time while operating a motor vehicle.
• Frequent climbing in/out of truck and forklift.
• Loading and unloading cargo with the use of pallet jack/forklift and at times manually securing and rearranging loads