Route Driver - 1St Shift

Title: Route Driver

Reports to: Materials Manager

Location: Holland, MI

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are paid 100% by LG Energy Solution!

17 paid holidays per year, eligible on day 1!

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

This position will provide support to the materials, warehouse, and production teams by transporting raw materials, production equipment, and shipping supplies within our LGESMI properly, and between local warehouses. Reports directly to the Materials Management Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport raw materials, production equipment, and shipping supplies between LGEMSI warehouses and production facilities

• Perform pre-trip, post-trip checks daily

• Report any maintenance problems to Supervisor for follow-up

• Follow all transportation safety guidelines, rules, and regulations in accordance to company policy, and all local and federal laws

• Check in with dispatch and dock personnel before and after pickups and deliveries using a handheld radio

• Fill in delivery and pick up logs with accurate, detailed information

• Ensure all training and certifications are up to date to maintain CDL

• Comply with all local, state and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service

• Complete and maintain DOT logs when applicable

• Ensure the safety of all team members by following proper processes for docking, loading, unloading, and undocking

• Load and unload trucks using a forklift, as needed

• Assist with process definition and writing of work instructions for related roles

• Follow established work instructions

• Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including the use of proper PPE

• Adhere to general, and position-specific, dress code requirements

• Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements

• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required

• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree desired or equivalent, relevant experience

• CDL-A required (transporting trailers over 10,000 lbs.)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating commercial trucks

• Materials/Warehouse experience

Skills:

• MS Office Suite

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional/Positive Attitude

• Basic math skills are required

• Ability to read and interpret graphs and measurements

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals with or without the use of a calculator

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours

• Safety glasses

• Steel-toed shoes

• Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds

• Stoop, twist, bend

• Reach overhead

• Sit and/or stand

• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function