Certified CDL Driver - Mid Shift

Shuttle Driver

Location: Dallas

Department: Production

Work Status: On-site

Reports To: Production

FLSA Status: Hourly

Job Grade: C

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

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 Shuttle 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 Shuttle 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 Shuttle Driver will back-up the Production Worker I and Production Worker II as needed. This role does not have direct reports. Shuttle Driver back-up would be a third-party contractor.

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.
• Ability to read and interpret maps to locate designated areas.
• Load and unload vehicle as required.
• Sign off with vendors for items received or released; complete and maintain all documentation required for required recordkeeping.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs, malfunctions, or damages to the supervisor for immediate attention.
• Wash and maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Manage routes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
• 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 as needed and time permits.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.
• Comply with reasonable requests as indicated by supervisor or manager.

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
• Follow instructions and established routines, methods and procedures, making minor decisions as needed.
• 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.