Switcher Driver

Kao Specialties Americas LLC (KSA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. KSA is a specialty chemical manufacturing company with three major business segments (1) Oleo Chemicals, (2) Performance Chemicals, and (3) Specialty Chemicals including Imaging Materials and Aroma Chemicals. We know that the key to growth is in a high-performing sales team.

The Switcher Driver is responsible for material handling activities in shipping/receiving and production plants. This includes loading and unloading movement of trailers, tankers, railcars, and containers. This position will work 7am - 5pm - rotating days (every other weekend off).

Primary job functions:

• Daily movement of trailers/tankers within the facility, including loading and unloading trailers, tankers and railcars
• Daily forklift operations, receiving, and dispatching freight
• Receiving instructions via radio and performing trailer/tanker shuttling to accommodate logistical needs
• Responsible for performing daily maintenance checks of the switchers and reporting any malfunctions
• Responsible for documenting all trailer/tanker moves and submitting the daily move sheet to management upon completion of the shift
• Perform SAP transactions
• Perform the duties of this role in ALL weather conditions, couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units, connect and disconnect brake lines as needed
• Overtime and working on holidays is often required, effectively work in a fast-paced, team environment and display effective verbal and written communication.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of industrial shipping and receiving experience
• A minimum of 6 months of driving experience in Tractor-Trailer Truck or Switcher Truck

KSA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include medical, dental, life insurance, and savings plan.

http://chemical.kao.com/us/ KSA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Trucking driver type:

• Solo driver

Experience:

• Shipping & Receiving: 3 years (Required)
• Switcher/ Yard Driver: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person