Job Description

AGRU America, Inc., is a global corporation that has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based AGRU America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthetics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

Job Summary:

The CDL Truck Driver/Warehouse Associate follows procedures and ensures that the 18-wheel vehicle, forklift, and work areas are in safe condition. They are responsible for safely transporting Company-owned 18-wheel van/flatbed trailers amongst AGRU locations in a timely manner. They adhere to all Class A CDL license and DOT requirements when operating such equipment. When not operating the 18 wheel vehicle, assists the shipping team with Warehouse Associate duties as needed. They report shipping issues and shipping status to the Shipping Supervisor immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operates company-owned 18-wheel van/flatbed trailers from one AGRU plant to another as needed. Assists with safe trailer movement at the shipping bay to allow empty trailers to be loaded in advance.
• Ensures that materials arrive at the respective location safely and with ample lead time to prevent production or shipping downtimes.
• Actively maintains and meets all requirements for an active Class A CDL license as well as DOT standards.
• Understands all components of an 18-wheel vehicle, completes thorough daily inspection prior to operating the vehicle, and notifies the Shipping Supervisor immediately of any inspection or operation issues. Does not operate vehicle until issues have been corrected.
• Safely and efficiently moves, transports, locates, or picks any or all materials required by production or shipping needs.
• Accurately completes any shipping-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Verifies correct material type, location, and product quantity with order acknowledgement.
• Ensures proper product stacking within warehouse, plant, and transport vehicles.
• Safely operates any manual or powered equipment, including a forklift.
• Maintains forklift safety certification.
• Proper care of equipment and notifies Supervisor if equipment needs service.
• Loads and unloads product and reports accurate data reporting for inventory accuracy.
• Follows detailed instructions and meets all shipping deadlines to ensure the customer receives their order in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains an environment of safety, teamwork, and communication and complies with all safety standards.
• Receives information from the Shipping Supervisor about: product handling, safe product loading/unloading procedures, shipping schedule and deadlines.
• Informs the Shipping Supervisor about: product problems, shipping loading/unloading problems, shipping status, equipment problems, and safety concerns.
• Any other duties that the Company, in its sole discretion, may assign as needed.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Utilize safety equipment and proper ergonomic techniques where required.
• Report accidents, injuries, and damage to equipment immediately.
• Maintain situational awareness when operating heavy machinery; communicate well with team members and assist team members with accident avoidance.
• Actively maintain and meet all requirements for an active Class A CDL
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle history report
• Must understand diesel engines and components with the ability to identify issues.
• Complete basic, non-complex preventive maintenance and repairs.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED, required
• Has at least 2 years’ experience operating 18-wheel vehicle(s).
• Previous experience in shipping, required
• 4 years’ experience with a forklift in a shipping environment
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving an automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing, and grasping.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

What we offer

• Medical coverage with BlueCross/BlueShield of South Carolina.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance through Mutual of Omaha.
• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac. These plans are voluntary, and premiums are paid 100% by the employee through payroll deduction.
• After you have worked for AGRU America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full-time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service and 10 years of service.
• On the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered through John Hancock with a company match of 4%.
• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.