Cdl Class B Hazmat Delivery Driver & Warehouse Specialist

CDL CLASS B HAZMAT DELIVERY DRIVER & DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

IMPORTANT: This position requires heavy touch hand delivery using pallet jack, lift gate and forklift. Please only submit if you're interested in this type of work.

Position Overview: The role of the Solvent Direct Hazmat Delivery Driver entails the timely, precise, and secure delivery of hazardous materials. Additionally, this position encompasses warehouse responsibilities such as loading, unloading, inventory management, pallet securing, sorting, and proficiency in forklift operation. It is imperative that the candidate maintains a high degree of self-direction and possesses a strict understanding of company policies, procedures, and values. Team members are expected to strictly adhere to all safety protocols across various work environments.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Overtime
• Bonus opportunities

Job Duties:

Vehicle Inspection: Conduct pre and post-trip inspections of the vehicle in accordance with DOT and company maintenance checklists to ensure it is safe for operation.

Loading and Unloading: Use forklifts and other tools to load fleet trucks and third-party freight carriers with products/materials as required.

Documentation: Maintain proper documentation related to DOT, local regulations, and company requirements. Ensure all documents are completed accurately and on time.

Safety: Adhere to all safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe work environment. This includes handling hazardous materials safely and complying with federal, state, and local laws related to safe driving.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensure that the truck is in proper working order, perform routine maintenance, and address any malfunctioning equipment promptly. Report issues to the Dispatcher and Branch Manager.

Driver's License: Maintain the appropriate driver's license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, if required for the transportation of hazardous materials.

Dispatch and Inventory Management: Load trucks, stage products, complete load sheets, and follow company dispatch policies. Handle shipping and receiving of inventory and orders. Prepare and verify shipping documents.

Warehouse Operations: Operate a forklift to handle products and materials in the warehouse. Organize and arrange products and materials within the warehouse. Maintain inventory records and documentation.

Packaging: Pack, count, and shrink-wrap LP cylinders for outbound shipment.

Inventory Management: Conduct daily inventory checks and maintain production documentation.

Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety procedures and practices within the warehouse at all times. Safely load, unload, and manage inventory as directed by supervisors.

Travel: Occasionally, overnight travel may be required for this position.

Other Duties: Be prepared to perform additional duties as assigned by the company from time to time.

Driver Qualifications: To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 1 year of verifiable driving experience in the past 4 years or driving school training
• CDL with HAZMAT endorsements.
• Clean MVR (no moving violations)
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Industry and related product knowledge, as well as experience handling compressed gasses, preferred
• Basic Computer Knowledge. Print invoices, record inventory on cloud systems
• Must be able to use cell phones applications

Hazmat Driver Competencies

Hazmat drivers should possess the following in order to be successful:

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Ability to follow instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Extremely accurate and detail oriented. Does not overlook things and make errors. Able to read and interpret complex paperwork and other data, such as chemical names, order numbers, and rail car numbers.
• Organized
• Able to handle shifting priorities and constantly changing conditions.
• Able to work effectively on flexible and varying work schedules.
• Team player.
• Operates with a strong safety orientation. Uses all protective equipment all the time, follows SOPs, and manages risks so that incidents are prevented.
• Able to lift and carry heavy hoses, fittings, and other equipment. Able to crawl underneath as well as climb on top of rail cars and tankers. Able to stand for long periods.
• High level of initiative. Takes the lead in making improvements to the operation and in getting things fixed as they break down.
• Personable. Represents the company as a professional at all times. Is the face of the company at customer locations.

Physical Work Conditions

• Drive an enclosed truck on a daily basis.
• Work outdoors while loading and unloading goods. Work indoors while driving or filling out paperwork. Indoor temperatures may not be controlled.
• Potential for exposure to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust.
• Wear protective or safety attire on a weekly basis.
• Sometimes are exposed to hot or cold temperatures while working outside.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that might produce minor cuts or scrapes.
• Are occasionally exposed to bright or dim lighting conditions.
• Are occasionally exposed to whole body vibration when driving a truck.
• Work close to others, especially when unloading trucks.

Title: Hazmat Driver

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday

Reports to: Branch Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with heavy touch hand delivery using lift gate, pallet jack and forklift?

Experience:

• Hazmat Driving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL With Hazmat Endorsement and Tankers (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grants Pass, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person