EOE/VEVRAA
East Penn Manufacturing is looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Material Handler/Class B Route Driver to join our world class family of employees. Drive dedicated with East Penn and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to dedicated customers. Guaranteed 40 hours per week, normally with a 5 day work week but schedule may vary based off need and scheduled runs.
Aside from the perks of a consistent schedule and pay, East Penn employees also enjoy access to comprehensive health benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and prescription as well as a 401k savings plan and paid vacation.
This position will pay $24.60 per hour.
The primary responsibilities of this position will include various warehouse material handling and some route delivery driving.
Material Handler:
- Our Material Handlers are responsible for pulling (physical lifting) orders, loading and unloading of trucks, and loading batteries for customers.
- Must be highly motivated and have good communication skills.
- Candidate may be requested to work overtime.
- Forklift experience required on both stand up and sit down forklifts.
- Delivers and picks up freight from specified customer locations, such as warehouses, retail stores, dealerships, and small businesses.
- Schedule varies depending on run, trips may range from 1 to 2 days in length.
- Driving a diesel or gasoline powered straight van with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 33,000 GVW.
- Delivers and picks up freight from specified locations, such as warehouses, stores, industrial plants, railroad yards, and small businesses.
- Verifies freight with shipping papers.
- Drives to specified locations, applying knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state and local driving laws, and hazardous material regulations.
- Uses skills in highway navigation as well as maneuvering a vehicle in various situations, such as narrow passageways, heavy traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
- Inspects the vehicle for mechanical and safety defects before and after each trip, and submits a report indicating the vehicle condition.
- Maintains a Driver's Daily log according to Federal regulations.
- Prepares shipping papers for freight received.
- Interacts with customers when delivering or receiving freight or collecting payment for goods delivered.
- Warehouse work using material handling equipment.
- Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Endorsements for Air Brakes and Hazmat (endorsements not required prior to employment but obtainment required during probationary period) Training provided.
- Literate with good communication and math skills.