SHUTTLE DRIVER/MATERIAL HANDLER

The Shuttle Drive/Material Handler is responsible for shuttling product to and from the main plant and any designated external warehouse.  In state deliveries as an on needed basis.  Candidate will be unloading his/her own loads at times.

Essential Functions

• Shuttle product to and from designated external warehouse
• In state deliveries to customers as needed
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift
• Reclass product using the WMS process
• Stock product into racking in designated areas
• Ensure effective employee relations
• Assist in the training of new employees

Competencies

• Must apply food safety and employee safety guidelines in all performance measures

• Performance Management

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Must be able to accurately complete paperwork

• Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

There is no supervisory responsibility for this position

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to allergens and moving forklifts and pallet jacks, and road condition hazards. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Full time hour schedule is subject to change with or without notice. Mandatory or voluntary overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Travel

There is no personal travel for this position, however frequent travel in a company truck.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• CDL Class A, minimum requirement
• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent desired but not required
• Previous experience and/or training in driving is helpful but not required
• Previous experience training new employees
• 3-5 years’ experience in a shuttle driving environment ideal
• Current DOT Physical and maintained on a yearly basis.

EEO Statement

Eillien’s Candies, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees.  It is the Company’s policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions, to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promoting and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, arrest or conviction record or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.