Driver/Laborer

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week. The working hours for this role are 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary

Under limited supervision, responsible for the timely and accurate pick-up and delivery of customer parts and related materials, and other essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions (Duties And Responsibilities)

• Back up driver and will float/cross-train in the shop when they are not covering a driver’s route. Applicants can expect about an 80% shop/20% driving ratio after initial driver training.
• Responsible for general inspection of the company truck, including minor maintenance as needed.
• Complete required paperwork (i.e., vehicle inspection reports as needed).
• Responsible for prompt and accurate pickup and delivery of customers’ parts and related materials, practicing safe driving standards asset by state law.
• Responsible for preparing jobs for shipment, loading, and unloading trucks safely and carefully.
• Secure all loads per DOT requirements.
• Must maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times as determined by the company.
• Must follow set procedures if involved in an accident: call authorities, complete accident report (in glove box), and call supervisor immediately.
• Report all Warnings, Citations, and Tickets from any roadside inspection or traffic stops to the supervisor upon return to the home plant.
• Provides exceptional customer service by communicating professionally with both external and internal customers.
• Practices and promotes safety, good housekeeping, and assists in the shipping/receiving department as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the driving operation function of the business and, as such, will perform duties safely and responsibly in accordance with all state motor vehicle guidelines and regulations.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in commercial driving preferred.
• Must have a current driver’s license, be able to produce and maintain a clean driving record, and obtain and maintain a forklift operator certificate.
• Must be able to pass a commercial driver's physical.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time while driving.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 35 plus lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment and for these reasons, all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.