What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver/Resin position at PETOSKEY PLASTICS INC?
Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and plastic film, bag, and resin manufacturer dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities.
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our career-oriented, benefits-rich team. See a few of our over 20 competitive benefits below:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
- Profit Sharing Bonuses
- Paid Time Off - start earning PTO just two weeks after your start date
- 401 Retirement Plan - with a 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
Headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan, Petoskey Plastics provides products and custom-engineered solutions for a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. The company has facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas.
Petoskey Plastics is here if you are looking for a family-oriented, career path-focused company. We offer paid training and several different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!
The Truck Driver/Resin Handler will operate company vehicles, specifically trucks (tractor/trailer) to pick up bulk resins from tankers temporarily located at the rail siding and deliver to on-site resin silos. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and rearranging trailers as needed. The role also involves cleaning, servicing, and maintaining the truck, as well as performing minor maintenance tasks when necessary. The Truck Driver/Resin Handler operates under detailed instructions and reports any schedule changes or problems to the supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive company owned trucks
- Load and off load bulk tankers
- Housekeeping for silos, pads, barn, and yard
- Maintain accurate inventory records
- Pump resin into silos
- Adhere to ISO 9000 quality procedures
- Maintain accurate and organized paperwork
- Ensure environmental compliance, including spill containment
- Manage raw material inventory
- Operate pumping equipment
- Run landing gear on trucks
- Operate vacuum loader
- The vacuum hose weighs about 70 pounds and will need to be lifted 6 times daily and transferred a distance of 50 feet.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- 3-5 years of short trip driving
Required Licensure
- CDL, A, X, C, HazMat and forklift certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Mandatory DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Broad understanding of transportation industry
- Basic computer skills
- Twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing will be done hourly
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50 feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration
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