Delivery Driver I

Essential Functions Statement(s)

This position requires the operation of Company vehicles for the purpose of deliveries and pick-ups.  Delivery and pick-up services are both local and out of State routes.  Routes allow drivers to be home daily, however; circumstances may arise with weather conditions, vehicle repair issues, or special delivery needs that may require a driver to spend the night in a hotel on occasion.

This position also requires working in Shipping & Receiving departments, in addition to regular driving assignments.

Work schedule flexibility is a necessity of this position with the potential for over-time at short notice.  Responsible for maintaining vehicles to ensure insurance and registration are with the vehicle at all times, maintaining vehicle and dock cleanliness is part of the job.

Will be crossed trained to work in other areas of the shop when not driving.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: One to two years related experience preferred.                      

Computer Skills

• Understands how to use company Intranet including navigating the Quality, Environmental, and CIT system.
• Able to look up SDS.

Other Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license, with no restrictions.
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Forklift certification required. (Will certify in-house)
• Neat professional appearance and good social skills are a must, as driving duties include both inside and outside customer contacts. Our Gleason drivers represent the company to our customers.
• Excellent communication skills a must.  Will work closely with other drivers and dock personnel.
• Practice and follow the Gleason Business Philosophy (GBP), and be knowledgeable in the company’s ISO 9001 & 14001 targets, objectives and goals. Have a clear understanding of your departmental work instructions and processes. 
• Employee is required to learn, understand and practice Lean Manufacturing principles within our facility.
• Employee will be required to train new drivers when applicable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Listen for Machine Cycles, etc.)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes. Note: Potential for routine wrist motion exists.)

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.