What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Shuttle Driver position at Umicore?
About Umicore
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Cobalt & Specialty Materials
Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
Your Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
As our Local Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for transporting raw materials and finished goods between our warehouse and manufacturing plant in LaVergne, Tennessee. Specifically, this will include:
Qualifications
Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they face. For this position, you should have the following skills and qualifications:
This position is located at the Palm Commodities International, LLC facility. The facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is required.
Our Local Shuttle Drivers are paid on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime. Standard work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Benefits are available starting the first of the month after hire. We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, company paid life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, and a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit sharing eligibility. Employees are also eligible for regular bonuses. We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide three weeks' vacation plus paid sick time annually.
Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
If you need assistance applying for this position, please email hr@palminc.com.
What We Can Offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Cobalt & Specialty Materials
Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
Your Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
As our Local Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for transporting raw materials and finished goods between our warehouse and manufacturing plant in LaVergne, Tennessee. Specifically, this will include:
- Inspecting equipment;
- Properly placarding equipment;
- Maintaining shipping paperwork and delivery documentation;
- Weighing and ensuring proper cleaning of tankers and trucks;
- Verifying trailers and tankers are properly secured for loading and unloading;
- Moving tankers and truckloads of material safely over the road in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements;
- Communicating with production and shipping on scheduling;
- Assisting with warehouse material moves as needed;
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they face. For this position, you should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Verifiable high school diploma or equivalent
- Class A CDL
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Valid DOT medical certificate
- At least 2 years' commercial driving experience
- Acceptable driving history
- Any additional qualifications required by the DOT
- Forklift experience (preferred)
This position is located at the Palm Commodities International, LLC facility. The facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is required.
Our Local Shuttle Drivers are paid on an hourly basis and eligible for overtime. Standard work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Benefits are available starting the first of the month after hire. We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, company paid life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, and a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit sharing eligibility. Employees are also eligible for regular bonuses. We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide three weeks' vacation plus paid sick time annually.
Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
If you need assistance applying for this position, please email hr@palminc.com.
What We Can Offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?