Delivery Driver

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission.

If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

This position requires the operation of Company vehicles for the purpose of deliveries and pick-ups. Delivery and pick-up services are both local and out of State routes. Routes allow drivers to be home daily, however; circumstances may arise with weather conditions, vehicle repair issues, or special delivery needs that may require a driver to spend the night in a hotel on occasion.

This position also requires working in Shipping & Receiving departments, in addition to regular driving assignments.

Work schedule flexibility is a necessity of this position with the potential for over-time at short notice. Responsible for maintaining vehicles to ensure insurance and registration are with the vehicle at all times, maintaining vehicle and dock cleanliness is part of the job.

Will be cross-trained to work in other areas of the shop when not driving.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: One to two years related experience preferred.

• Understands how to use company Intranet including navigating the Quality, Environmental, and CIT system.
• Able to look up SDS.

• Must have valid driver’s license, with no restrictions.
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Forklift certification required. (Will certify in-house)
• Neat professional appearance and good social skills are a must, as driving duties include both inside and outside customer contacts. Our Gleason drivers represent the company to our customers.
• Excellent communication skills a must. Will work closely with other drivers and dock personnel.
• Practice and follow the Gleason Business Philosophy (GBP), and be knowledgeable in the company’s ISO 9001 & 14001 targets, objectives and goals. Have a clear understanding of your departmental work instructions and processes.
• Employee is required to learn, understand and practice Lean Manufacturing principles within our facility.
• Employee will be required to train new drivers when applicable.

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Listen for Machine Cycles, etc.)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe…