Finishing/Shipping Driver bei Ellwood Aluminum LLC

Are you meticulous about details and safety conscious? Do you like working with your hands and thriving in a fast-paced environment? Ellwood Aluminum is looking for you!

We are seeking a Finishing/Shipping Driver to join our growing team. At Ellwood Aluminum we are dedicated to manufacturing exceptional products that make a real difference as an industry leader in aluminum castings, we take pride in producing top-tier products used across various industries. The offered pay rate for no experience is $17.50/hr but there is flexibility for experience. 

Summary:

The Finishing Department Driver is responsible for operating trucks and trailers for necessary transportation and or dumping of material/scrap. This role will support the finishing department and other areas as needed.  CDL is not required for this position, but truck driving experience is necessary to the role.

While the primarily responsibility is to work in and drive semis, flatbeds, box trailers and roll off triaxle trucks on the property,  If you have finishing experience and/or prior manufacturing experience, specifically using band saws and lathes, it is helpful as this position assists in the Finishing Department as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following.  Other duties will be assigned as deemed necessary by operations & staff management)

In addition to the following duties, this role will be cross trained to assist in the finishing department.

• Daily safety prechecks on all trucking equipment
• Safe and efficient operation of all truck equipment
• Transport of material between work areas
• Operation of roll off truck and dumping of scrap
• Communication with supervisor on product priorities for material transportation and flow
• Operate trucks in tight spaces
• During down times, this role will be required to assist in the finishing department
• Complete required documentation/paperwork
• Follow all Company policies and

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Semi and triaxle truck driving experience
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must pass minimal physical test and background screening
• Candidates must be able to work the day or night shift
• Physical requirements by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing, and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Willingness to cross train

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate the Company truck equipment safety and efficiently.
• Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in the solving of such problems.
• Judgment and decision-making abilities to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards, or other poor results pertaining to job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret work documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality instructions, and other related documents.
• Ability to work with others as a team.

Licenses or Certifications

• If driving is required to complete the essential functions of this position, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Ellwood Aluminum Crane and Forklift certification training programs.

Safety

• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.

• Promotes a safety culture and ensures compliance with safety policies and rules,

• Safety improvement –Provides for continuous reduction of workplace hazards, risks, employee accidents.

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Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions at EA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, because of an individual’s engaging in protected activities or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

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