Since our inception in 1997, Noble Polymers has emerged as a leader in designing and producing high-performance thermoplastic compound solutions.  As part of the Cascade Engineering Family of Companies, we share a focus on developing eco-friendly materials that can offer our customers high performing, cost effective, environmentally responsible options.  Designing innovative materials and solutions for our customer is our passion.

Are you looking to join a highly motivated team in the challenging world of custom compounding?  Here is your chance to make an impact with a company that values people, planet, and profit – our Triple Bottom Line. Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Polymers/Cascade Engineering has an opening on 1^st shift for a Truck Driver position. The Noble Truck Driver is responsible for safely transporting goods to designated destinations, ensuring timely deliveries, performing shipping and receiving tasks, handling raw material receipts, and managing inventory for improved inventory accuracy. Effective communication, compliance with regulations, and prioritizing safety are also key aspects of this role.

Location: Noble Polymers (4855 37th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday – Thursday from 5am -3:10pm)

Target Pay: $17.69 - $24.33 / hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drives Company truck to destination
• Is responsible for the condition of their vehicle (Keeps truck clean and in good working order)
• Inspects material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and is secure
• Load and unload shipments in accordance with schedules, ensuring that all items are securely packed and properly positioned for transport
• Verifies the accuracy of shipping requests and pre-shipper records, and maintains accurate records of inventory levels and discrepancies. Notifies scheduling of any issues or concerns
• Ships customer orders Campus-wide and potentially externally
• Understands receiving and shipping schedules internally
• Assists with staging customer orders for shipping, as well as proper documentation and labeling
• Assists with Warehouse Management Staging of Raw materials ensuring FIFO
• Understands Inventory Accuracy
• Helps with logistics needs and arrangements with the Cascade Engineering Logistics Manager when necessary
• Takes an active role in root cause determination and problem solving pertaining to S&R as necessary
• Understands and complies with all regulatory standards (DOT, OSHA, and other applicable legislation)
• Understands and complies with company policies and procedures including ISO 14001 and Financial practices
• Regularly communicates with S&R Tech to ensure warehouse needs are met timely
• Performs truck and trailer PM’s daily and communicates any issues to materials Manager
• Perform all other duties as assigned

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community.  If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.  We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success. 

Culture Bearer

• Culture Bearer Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years’ experience
• Must have CDL - A Driver’s License (no restrictions)
• Knowledge of DOT and MIOSHA regulations
• Understands KanBan and 6S programs
• Inventory Accuracy/Inventory Counts
• Knowledge of QAD or similar ERP system
• Performs shipping and receiving functions. Responsible for raw material receiving
• Inventory Management to improve inventory accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with Brokers
• Ability to determine priorities and negotiate favorable outcomes when customer driven requirements change
• Team player, highly motivated, easy going, and attentive to details
• HILO experience and/or previous HILO license is preferred
• Able and willing to perform some work tasks in outside environment in all weather conditions
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Good computer skills and has working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work to achieve corporate goals and objectives with limited supervision
• Understanding of applicable safety regulations, laws and policies

Physical Requirements

• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
• Excellent sense of balance
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required

Driving Record Requirement Guidelines

During the previous 3 years

• No more than 4 moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 at-fault accident with citation)
• No speeding (more than 25mph over speed limit)

During the previous 5 years

• No driving under the influence (DUI) or operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) of drugs or alcohol conviction; or any other alcohol or drug impairment conviction related to driving or operating a vehicle
• No vehicular homicide, manslaughter or assault conviction
• No operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, or history of license suspensions
• No using a vehicle in the commission of a felony
• No operating a vehicle without the owner’s permission
• No reckless driving or speed contests (racing)
• No leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage)
• No eluding a police officer

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs