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SalaryThis position is for responsible for the safe transportation of RTP materials, products and other general commodities as directed by RTP Transportation Department. Anticipated 80% of duties would be shuttle/inner city work between RTP buildings and vendors. 20% of duties to be over the road (regional) miles. May occasionally requiring sleeper berth use or motel.
(Monday-Friday) 3pm-11pm
Responsibilities
- Primarily day cab/local truck duties
- Receive and follow dispatch orders/instructions
- Pre and Post trip inspect vehicle at specified intervals
- Hook up and drop trailers as directed by dispatch
- Operate forklift and perform loading and unloading as needed/required
- Drive vehicle on specified routes observing Department of Transportation, State, Federal and RTP Company guidelines safe driving rules and regulations
- Communicate as directed, verbally or in writing
- Pick up and deliver dry van (skid) products, pneumatic bulk product and trash compactor
- Unloading/loading of pneumatic trailers with use of PTO Blower
- Communicate with Customer, Maintenance, Safety, and Dispatch on directions, breakdowns, accidents, product damage, emergencies, and other issues
- Fuel vehicle at approved locations
- Prepare all trip records and DOT logs daily- use ELD’s (electronic log device) as required.
- Participate in Company meetings and quality improvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly
- Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
- Must have ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must have ability to make decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
- Must be willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold
- Must be able to pass a forklift test
- Must be able to pass a respirator fit test
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Education and Experience
- Must have a valid and unrestricted CDL driver’s license
- Must have a satisfactory (as rated by DOT) driving record
- Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred forklift experience
- Preferred previous driving experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Regularly required to sit for long periods of time as well as look at a computer screen.
- Occasional travel to other locations may be required.
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
