Class A Yard Driver / Material Handler Second Shift

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full-time, Monday - Thursday, 2nd Shift, 2:30pm - 1am, rotating Fridays

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performance
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Deliver locally and be home every night!
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• A well-maintained fleet, with an average truck year of 2020

The Class A Yard Driver / Material Handler will have responsibility for acting as a Warehouse Operator (50% of the role) by loading and unloading materials within our Distribution Center. Along with acting as a CDL Shuttle Driver (50% of the role) by bringing finished goods or raw materials trailer between our Packaging and Distribution centers at our Golden Valley campus. Drivers on 2nd shift will rotate weekly as drivers for one week and material handler the next following week.

• Material Handler Responsibilities:
• Load & unload trailers
• Raw material / finish good movement with forklift and DSI scan guns. (DSI & JDE Knowledge)
• Accurately close out loaded trailers and complete outbound paperwork. (Pack list & BOL)
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations
• Class A Yard Driver Responsibilities:
• Transporting loaded trailer of materials between Lube-Tech facilities
• Moving trailers in and out of dock doors and/or repositioning trailers within parking lot
• Maintain trailer inventory and updates on DOT dates as needed
• Maintain current driver's license with appropriate endorsements and medical card
• Comply with DOT hours of service rules and maintain truck operation in full compliance with DOT regulations
• Utilize driver paper logbooks as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Training:

• Meets all DOT qualifications in accordance with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations

Licenses/Certificates:

• Class A license

• Possess a current DOT Medical certification card

• Meets all D.O.T. qualifications in accordance with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations

• Hazmat Endorsement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate to maintain positive relations with team members

• Capable of standing, walking, and repeatedly climbing into and out of truck tractor or forklift several times throughout the day

• Ability to lift 50lbs periodically

• Must be able to perform basic math skills

Experience/Training:

• Forklift operation experience and/or training
• Experience using a computerized Warehouse Management System
• Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Licenses/Certificates:

• Class A license: 1 year
• Current Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, and Word
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

Physical and Mental demands: Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds occasionally and push/pull 76-100 pounds occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Environmental demands: Work in extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer in the Yard, Warehouse, and Production area. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety eyeglasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Safety concerns to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, Tractor trailer, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

This position requires the driver to be in attendance during the entire process working in various weather conditions while loading and unloading the truck along with making deliveries. Exposed to various chemical and fluids. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $23.00 and $33.00 hourly plus second shift differential. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.