Truck Driver/Resin

Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and plastic film, bag, and resin manufacturer dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. Benefits We are looking for motivated individuals to join our career-oriented, benefits-rich team. See a few of our over 20 competitive benefits below: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!Profit Sharing BonusesPaid Time Off - start earning PTO just two weeks after your start date401 Retirement Plan - with a 3% company contribution, regardless of your contributionSafety Shoe and Safety Glasses ReimbursementTuition ReimbursementWellness ReimbursementLife InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan, Petoskey Plastics provides products and custom-engineered solutions for a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. The company has facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas. Petoskey Plastics is here if you are looking for a family-oriented, career path-focused company. We offer paid training and several different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today! The Truck Driver/Resin Handler will operate company vehicles, specifically trucks (tractor/trailer) to pick up bulk resins from tankers temporarily located at the rail siding and deliver to on-site resin silos. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and rearranging trailers as needed. The role also involves cleaning, servicing, and maintaining the truck, as well as performing minor maintenance tasks when necessary. The Truck Driver/Resin Handler operates under detailed instructions and reports any schedule changes or problems to the supervisor. Responsibilities Safely drive company owned trucksLoad and off load bulk tankersHousekeeping for silos, pads, barn, and yardMaintain accurate inventory recordsPump resin into silosAdhere to ISO 9000 quality proceduresMaintain accurate and organized paperworkEnsure environmental compliance, including spill containmentManage raw material inventoryOperate pumping equipmentRun landing gear on trucksOperate vacuum loaderThe vacuum hose weighs about 70 pounds and will need to be lifted 6 times daily and transferred a distance of 50 feet.Perform additional duties as assigned by management Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 3-5 years of short trip driving Required Licensure CDL, A, X, C, HazMat and forklift certification Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Mandatory DOT drug and alcohol testingBroad understanding of transportation industryBasic computer skillsTwisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing will be done hourly Essential Functions Regular and Reliable AttendanceReadingWritingVisual AcuityAscend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feetStanding for 12 hoursWalkingBendingTwistingReachingPushingPullingLifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)Concentration