CDL DRIVER

Heavy Equipment Operator

Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment and power tools to perform a series of skilled/manual activities and tasks and/or to transport materials, personnel, and supplies to complete work assignments. This position is located at 1616 GEARS RD. HOUSTON, TX, 77067.

Requirements

• Support warehouse operations by transporting materials over designated routes using trailer and forklift.
• Provide excellent customer service by making prompt and courteous deliveries of customer orders.
• Perform daily detailed inspection of vehicle and trailer to ensure general maintenance and safety of vehicle and trailer.
• Perform all duties as a member of Warehouse team as needed.
• Keep work areas clean including housekeeping of Warehouse(s) and vehicles.
• Safe working attitude at all times.
• Monthly inventory & inspection of straps, tarps, etc.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Listens and gets clarification.
• Responds well to questions.
• Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Participate in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Must have knowledge of how to effectively manipulate load to maximize trailer space.
• Must have Computer Skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed including weekends.

Required Experience & Education

• Current Class A - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Required.
• Clean Driving Record Required.
• DOT regulation experience is desirable
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) (Preferred)
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and be certified by IP.
• Must be able to perform daily routine inspections on the vehicles, trailer and Forklift.
• Ability to operate a Forklift safely.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to stand (for extended periods of time), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and twist
• Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.

Offered Benefits

• Salary: 25 - 28 Hr.
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.