Driver

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions and vaccines. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $750 million, and are supported by over 1400 employees worldwide. Phibro-Tech, Inc. is part of Phibro Animal Health’s Performance Products division, located in Santa Fe Springs, California. Since 1984 Phibro-Tech has served the electronic, semiconductor and water treatment industries by taking in their used materials, recycling them and using those materials to manufacture new copper and iron based products.

About the role

The truck driver is an integral part of our transportation team based out of our Phibro-Tech, Inc. plant in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This position is responsible for transporting materials over land to and from Phibro’s customers.

Responsibilities

• Regional driving to and from customer sites that are local and out of state
• Drive 3-axle tractors pulling 28', 42' and 48' tanks, flatbed and vans
• Have knowledge of and comply with current DOT and hazmat regulations
• Load and unload bulk tankers with various chemicals at customer sites using air or vacuum pumps
• Wash tanker trailers inside and out
• Inspect trucks/trailers and report any defects found in accordance with policy
• Disconnect/reconnect trucks and trailers
• Take samples of fresh chemicals going out and waste chemicals returned to plant
• Wear uniforms, safety shoes, and be presentable at all times
• Have safety equipment available at all times and wear it when appropriate
• Check in with Transportation Manager daily
• Ensure all completed paperwork and logbooks are accurate and legible
• Must be available to work all hours and days of the week
• Must report all spills and incidents to Transportation Manager immediately
• Load and unload 500-lb and 900-lb 55-gallon drums on flatbed and vans using a drum dolly
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years tanker/hazmat driving experience
• California driver's license, CDL Class A with tank and hazmat endorsements
• TSA hazmat clearance
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card if needed (can be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• 10-year DMV printout
• Able to pass DOT requirements to be a qualified driver, including a DOT drug test and physical
• No preventable accidents in the last 3 years
• No more than 1 moving violation in the last 3 years
• No DUI or reckless driving convictions
• No chargeable accidents within the past 3 years
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• To become T1-T2 Water Treatment certified within a year of employment
• Ability to recognize problems and help identify solutions

Skills

• Problem-solving capabilities
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear an air purifying respirator frequently
• Required to push or pull over 100 lbs
• Required to bend frequently
• Required to sit constantly
• Required to squat or kneel frequently
• Required to talk or hear constantly
• Required to use hands constantly
• Specific vision abilities include: ability to adjust focus, close vision, depth perception, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Ability to use a respirator