Logistics Driver, Metals- 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internal Logistics Driver safely and efficiently transports materials, components, finished goods, tooling, and equipment between Accelevation facilities. This position supports three buildings on the primary campus and a nearby facility approximately 10 minutes away, ensuring timely material flow to meet production needs.

Working closely with Shipping, Receiving, Planning, and Operations, the driver coordinates scheduled and urgent transfers, maintains accurate movement records, and helps reduce reliance on third-party transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Transportation & Material Flow

• Transport materials, finished goods, tools, equipment, and supplies safely and on time between designated company facilities.

• Coordinate and prioritize scheduled and urgent transportation requests according to production needs and direction from leadership.

• Communicate pickup and delivery status, capacity limitations, delays, and material issues to appropriate teams.

• Ensure materials are staged, delivered to the correct location, and transferred with accurate identification and documentation.

• Assist Shipping, Receiving, and Production with loading, unloading, staging, and other material movement when transportation demand allows.

Material Handling & Inventory Accuracy

• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload materials using approved methods and equipment.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized.

• Verify item identification, quantities, destinations, and transfer paperwork or system transactions before and after each move.

• Prevent product damage and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, damage, or misidentified material.

Vehicle Safety & Compliance

• Conduct and document required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report maintenance needs, defects, and damage promptly.

• Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean, organized, and safe operating condition, and ensure loads are properly secured.

• Follow company safety requirements, traffic patterns, pedestrian protections, and applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including DOT requirements when applicable.

• Maintain the license and qualifications required for the assigned vehicle; wear required PPE and practice defensive driving.

• Immediately report accidents, near misses, injuries, property damage, and unsafe conditions.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

• Adjust to changing production priorities while maintaining safe operating practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve transportation routes, material flow, responsiveness, and transportation costs.

• Support other reasonable campus logistics and Shipping/Receiving assignments as directed.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Performance will be evaluated based on safe driving and material handling; on-time pickups and deliveries; accuracy of material transfers and documentation; material damage and incident prevention; inspection compliance and vehicle condition; responsiveness to operational priorities; and attendance and reliability. The role also supports efforts to reduce unnecessary third-party transportation costs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements for the assigned vehicle.

• Ability to safely operate the vehicle assigned to the role and comply with applicable licensing requirements.

• Ability to read and accurately follow instructions, shipping documents, and material transfer information.

• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

• Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, logistics, or local/interplant transportation.

• Forklift experience or certification and experience operating trucks or trailers.

• Experience with ERP systems, scanners, tablets, or electronic transfer documentation.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), if useful for assigned vehicle and operating requirements.

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.