Driver/Material Handler

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.
• Maintain all required certifications required by the D.O.T, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• 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: Must be able to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle as defined by 49 CFR 391.41 (Physical qualifications for drivers)

Equipment Used (What / How Often)

• Information System: PeopleNet, Electronic Log System (ELD)
• Vehicle Types: Tractor-trailer, tanker, straight truck, hybrid
• Hoses: 3-inch hoses with aluminum fittings. Hoses weigh approximately seven pounds per foot and vary from five to twenty feet in length. Hoses are used daily for an average of two hours per day.

Nexeo Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Additionally, Nexeo Plastics participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.