OVERVIEW

The primary role of this position is to meet the logistical needs of on-campus transfers, local driving, regional driving, and optional OTR shipments. Will have truck on lease and assigned to selected driver.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Performs pre-trip inspections on vehicle and reports any problems to the onsite Ryder & PFI automotive mechanic and/or takes equipment to the shop for repairs. DVIR required.

• Ensure trucks are fueled.

• Responsible for maintaining an E-log when applicable.

• Responsible for keeping the truck and trailers clean and organized.

• Tanker shipments within Michigan and to the tri-state area.

• Local shipments to and from Lansing, MI Grand Rapids, MI Benton Harbor, MI Coloma, MI Traverse City, MI and any other local shipments.

• Operate a B-Train trailer for seasonal needs to Grand Rapids, MI Traverse City, MI and Coloma, MI.

• Ensure load has the proper paperwork as to what is being transferred. Ensure proper securement and/or reefer settings.

• Take instruction from Yard Supervisor and assist with transfers when needed.

• Ensure all product produced at Main Plant is transferred to OCFS (off season) at the end of shift. During season hand off paperwork to the 2nd shift driver.

• Occasionally transfer non-perishable items such as packaging supplies, equipment, etc. from plant to plant.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Zero Haz-Mat shipments. Will not be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education • High school graduate or equivalent

• Class A CDL required

• Must obtain tanker endorsement • Must obtain doubles endorsement

Work Experience

• 2 years minimum driving experience

• 2 years preferred manufacturing environment experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of DOT safety regulations and ability to follow them properly.

• Safely drive Commercial Motor Vehicles & comply with all speed limits and laws.

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.

• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.

• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.

• May be required to obtain and maintain valid hi-lo license.

• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.

• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.

• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury. Reports any safety-related defects to Senior Manager of Logistics, Yard Supervisor, and Automotive Shop.

• Technical Skills/Knowledge – Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.

• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or otherwise.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and welcomes feedback; uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and working relationships.

• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Positive Working Relationships – Communicates effectively, values honesty and integrity, has consideration for other drivers and their safety.

• Flexibility – Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow; works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifts material/product weighing up to 30 pounds frequently (with assistance); lifts material/product weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally (with assistance).

• Stands, walks, uses hands/fingers to handle or feel, uses hands/arms to reach, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while performing functions of position.

• Constant mental and visual alertness (including peripheral vision and depth perception) required to avoid serious injury to self and others and to perform quality functions of position.

• Must use PPE within plants.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.