Local Driver / Material Handler

Company:  Mueller Inc.
Location: Bastrop
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
As a leading company in our industry, we are committed to the success of our employees and providing an environment that fosters teamwork, continuous improvement, integrity and professionalism, and managing relationships on the basis of what's right, rather than who's right. Focused on our business purpose to deliver the best total value to end users of metal building and metal roofing projects, we look forward to executing our operational disciplines and strategic growth initiatives. Are you interested in joining our team?
Overview
Local drivers perform product loading/unloading and delivery activities in a customer responsive, safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities

  • Perform material handling activities to include loading and unloading material on a trailer by hand, forklift or overhead crane.
  • Reconcile material requirements with shipping list to ensure delivery is correct and obtain appropriate customer signatures to verify receipt.
  • Perform daily pre and post trip inspections of tractor and trailer and have deficiencies corrected if vehicle is not safe to operate.
  • Operate onboard recording system and adhere to company policies, D.O.T. regulations, and all federal, state and local traffic laws while driving.
  • Deliver products during the day through the use of a piggy-back trailer mounted forklift (training available) at customer job sites and locations
  • Provide courteous, prompt, and professional customer service at all times.
  • Position requires frequent standing, lifting, bending and moving of heavy products (60+ pounds).
  • May be exposed to varying temperatures and seasonal climate conditions due to exposure, external of tractor-trailer.
  • Inspect and clean vehicle to make sure that all functions are working correctly, safely, and good appearance is maintained.
  • Assist in inventory management activities to include cycle counts.
  • Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities.
  • Perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Provide and ensure customer-focused activities, deliverables and services.
    Qualifications

    • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
    • High School diploma or GED required.
    • Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
    • Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of CDL certified truck driving experience preferred.
    • Must be able to drive interstate as business necessitates.
    • Must be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
    • Must be insurable according to company insurance requirements.
    • Strong customer service skills.
    • A combination of education and experience may be qualifying.
      Compensation & Benefits

      • Starting pay rate $24.50 an hour
      • Generous employer paid benefits valued at $10 an hour.

        • Dual Medical/Rx Plan Options - Base Plan: 100% paid premiums for the employee and children; spouse coverage available for a nominal payroll contribution. Buy-Up Plan: nominal payroll contribution for the employee, children and spouse
        • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Plan
        • Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan
        • 401(k) Retirement Plan
        • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
        • Holidays
        • Occupational Illness & Injury
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Voluntary Dental Insurance

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          It is the policy of Mueller to recruit, employ, and provide compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other factors identified and protected by federal, state, and local legislation.
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