CDL Driver/Warehouse Associate - Andrews, SC

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

Job Summary:

The CDL Truck Driver/Warehouse Associate follows procedures and ensures that the 18 wheel vehicle, forklift and work areas are in safe condition. They are responsible for safely transporting Company owned 18 wheel van/flatbed trailers amongst Agru locations in a timely manner. They adhere to all Class A CDL license and DOT requirements when operating such equipment. When not operating the 18 wheel vehicle, assists the shipping team with Warehouse Associate duties as needed. They report shipping issues and shipping status to the Shipping Supervisor immediately.

Responsibilities:

· Safely and efficiently operates Company owned 18 wheel van/flatbed trailers from one AGRU plant to another as needed. Assists with safe trailer movement at the shipping bay to allow empty trailers to be loaded in advance.

· Ensures that materials arrive to respective location safely and with ample lead time to prevent production or shipping downtimes.

· Actively maintains and meets all requirements for active Class A CDL license as well as DOT standards.

· Understands all components of 18 wheel vehicle, completes thorough daily inspection prior to operating vehicle and notifies Shipping Supervisor immediately of any inspection or operation issues. Does not operate vehicle until issues have been corrected.

· Safely and efficiently moves, transports, locates, or picks any or all materials required by production or shipping needs.

· Accurately completes any shipping related documentation in a timely manner.

· Verifies correct material type, location, and product quantity with order acknowledgement.

· Ensures proper product stacking within warehouse, plant, and transport vehicles.

· Loads and unloads product and accurate data reporting for inventory accuracy.

· Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Actively maintains & meets all requirements for active Class A CDL

· Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle history report

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma / GED, required

· Has at least 2 years’ experience operating 18 wheel vehicle(s).

· Previous experience in shipping, required

· 4 years’ experience with a forklift in a shipping environment

· Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, a plus

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

· This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.

· Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

What we offer

· Medical coverage with BCBS.

· Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Mutual of Omaha.

· As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.

· After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.

· The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

· Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.