Driver Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Basic Purpose

The Driver/Material Handler operates company-owned or leased bulk or packaged trucks over 20 tons to facilitate shipping and receiving operations. Perform tasks safely and in a manner consistent with Nexeo Plastics procedures. Communicates effectively with internal team members and external customers. Must be medically certified to operate a commercial motor vehicle per 49 CFR 390.5, except as provided in 391.67. Must be able to safely work with load securing devices.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate company-owned and leased trucks over 20 tons to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of bulk or packaged goods.
• Perform required pre-trip, during, and post-trip vehicle inspections and provide required reports.
• Monitor hours of service accurately.
• Provide outstanding customer service during the delivery and pick-up operations.
• Assist customers with questions or problems, and attend to customer needs.
• Ensure delivered goods correspond to products identified on the bill of lading.
• Maintain all required certifications required by the D.O.T, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Maintain and protect all company property entrusted to you in excellent condition.
• During the loading and unloading process, check the weights of the shipment and monitor distribution weight to legal road limits.
• Ensure material is properly and safely loaded and unloaded from the vehicle for either bulk or packaged delivery.
• Check material for damage and quantity discrepancies.
• Engage the appropriate Nexeo Plastics team member if any discrepancies exist.
• Review paperwork to ensure transport of material is authorized and in compliance.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
• Attend and participate in training meetings.
• Perform duties and tasks in a manner consistent with the business responsibilities of a Nexeo Plastics employee.
• Operate forklift to pick material, store, and stage material as needed.
• Safely load and unload plastic resin (dry bulk pellets/powders) from bulk tank trucks and railcars using pneumatic conveying systems.
• Connect and disconnect transfer hoses (typically 4”-5”), ensuring all fittings are secure and leak-free prior to operation.
• Operate blowers, compressors, and air systems to transfer material into designated silos while maintaining proper PSI to protect product quality.
• Monitor unloading/loading process to prevent contamination, pellet damage, (fines/stringers), and over-pressurization.
• Perform pre- and post-transfer inspections of hoses, gaskets, valves, and connections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Includes up to 4 overnight stays monthly in company-provided accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience & Skills)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess the proper CDL with all applicable endorsements and clean driving record
• Experience loading and unloading shipments for delivery
• Forklift experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with clients in a professional manner

Describe

Minimum Requirements:

Strength: Must be able to lift, pull, or push 55 lbs. Must be able to sit and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time. (e.g., bagged material on a pallet jack).

Climbing or Balancing: Must frequently be able to ascend and descend a ladder to vent a bulk tanker or access a bulk loading area.

Walking / Running / Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling: Must frequently be able to kneel or crouch to inspect the vehicle.

Reaching / Handling / Fingering and or Feeling: Frequently - must be able to position and connect hoses and detect secure and proper fittings for bulk loading and unloading

Talking and or Hearing: Communicate information essential to the accurate receipt and shipment of material to customers. Expresses ideas clearly and in a professional manner. Hear warning facility or warning signals to maintain safe clearance from moving vehicles (e.g., backing).

Seeing: Identify road signage and assess road conditions, and discern implications for safe operation of the vehicle. See and read documents and interpret instructions. Ability to see warning signals.

Other Demands: