Truck Driver/Material Handler at The Fechheimer Brothers in Hodgenville, Kentucky

Job Description:

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Nationwide Plant - Hodgenville, KY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$16.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

Truck Driver/Material Handler

Company Background:

Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.

Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.

At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• FSA and HRA Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour

Position Summary:

This position will drive back and forth between our 2 Distribution Center locations. There will be a daily run and you will transport material and supplies, load and unload material from trucks, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to drive a truck with a clutch & maneuver to dock locations.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, forklift, pallet Jacks, or other equipment.
• Ability to read internal shipping documents/manifests.
• Load and unload rolls of material from pallets, trucks, and secure cargo.
• Frequently lift and carry rolls of fabric for 4 hrs. in and out of the warehouse and in and out of the truck
• Push, pull, lift and carry tubs of cut parts up to 50 lbs. throughout workday to various locations at both plants
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A valid driver's license is require
• Previous experience using RF handheld scanners preferred.
• Warehouse experience is a plus but not required for consideration.
• Must be able to drive a truck with a clutch, and maneuver to dock locations.
• Capacity to work independently or within a team environment and follow direction.
• Use basic math skills (arithmetic)
• Know how to use a ruler/yardstick.
• Basic language communication skills
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Physical Requirements:

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Running, maneuvering, navigating, and driving trucks or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, or using pallet jackets, etc.
• Must be able to lift-up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk 8 hours per day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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