Material Transport Driver

Material Transport Driver - Dearborn, MI

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Material Transport Driver who will be responsible for supporting the shipping process by picking up and delivering material to ensure project success.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver and pick up purchased and/or manufactured parts from customers & suppliers as needed
• Make daily runs to Link Plymouth, Fab, and the post office as needed
• Load and unload trucks
• Operate the Hi-Lo and pallet jacks to deliver material to the next process
• Responsible for shipping and receiving activity as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping as instructed by management.
• Perform material movement in a safe, controlled manner, utilizing the required equipment.
• Responsible for submitting an accurate labor ticket on a daily basis.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a shipping/receiving position or work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience
• Previous hi-lo operating skills (forklift certification preferred)
• Chauffer’s license endorsement (CDL preferred)
• US DOT Medical Card
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently with little to no supervision as well as within a team.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Written, Oral, & Interpersonal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak verbally and read in English
• Ability to walk.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
  
  
  

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
  
  
  

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.