CDL Truck Driver

CDL Truck Driver

Topeka, KS (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

American Phoenix Pre-weighed Chemical Packaging division operates from five strategic locations: Topeka Kansas, Lawton Oklahoma, Fayetteville North Carolina and Danville Virginia. Initiated in 2004, American Phoenix designed, built and maintains it proprietary chemical weighing and packaging equipment. Pre-weigh services are utilized by large manufacturing companies requiring precisely weighed chemicals for use in rubber mixing. We provide both product reliability and economic value to a critical component of rubber mixing that makes your process more efficient.

SUMMARY:Getting correct pre-weigh to customer in a timely manner. Not strictly driving truck, but also help with the shipping department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Load outgoing trucks, scan barcodes, using excel software

• Physically count and record every outgoing load

• Make sure physical count and the accompanying paperwork match

• Process Shipping paperwork

• Inspect and Drive Truck

• Inspect Trailer

• Inspect and Operate Fork Truck

• Get Chemicals for production lines

• Bale Bags and cardboard

• Keep office area clean

• Clean the back of plant area (inside and out)

• Understands, promotes, and utilize risk management

• Complies with company policies

• Assist where needed

Benefits

Home every night

Work 15 days/month

401K Match

PTO

9 Paid Holidays

2 Personal Days Annually

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Short Term Disability

Paid Long Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

Full time position: 12-hour shifts, Night Shift 5:30pm – 5:30am, 3-4 days a week and every other weekend. Home every night.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and elevated noise levels. The employee is expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill / ability required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

CDL Class A and at least six months of related experience / training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Health Card

Knowledge of DOT Regulations

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend numbers, decimal points, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and perform simple computations.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to communicate with customers on times of loads and any problems as they occur.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Accuracy in following intricate instructions within time limits is critical.

Excellent leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift / move up to 30 pounds, regularly lift / move up to regularly lift / move up to 56 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus