Overview
CDL Spot Truck Driver Jobs in Blue Mountain, MS at Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Title: CDL Spot Truck Driver
Company: Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Location: Blue Mountain, MS
CDL Spot Truck Driver / Forklift Operator
Location: Blue Mountain, MS
Work Model: Onsite
Compensation: Starting at $21.77/hour + annual bonus
Position Summary
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a CDL Spot Truck Driver / Forklift Operator to support shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory activities within our manufacturing operation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are loaded accurately, inventory is maintained properly, and materials move safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
The ideal candidate enjoys operating equipment, working in a fast-paced environment, and taking ownership of safety, quality, and customer service. This role offers the opportunity to work across shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics.
The Opportunity
- Play a direct role in supporting customer deliveries and plant operations
- Operate forklifts and spot trucks in a manufacturing environment
- Build experience in logistics, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management
- Join a stable manufacturing company with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Work with operations, transportation, customer service, and warehouse teams
- Make an immediate impact on safety, accuracy, and delivery performance
Primary Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts and spot trucks to move materials throughout the facility
- Load outbound shipments accurately and efficiently
- Review bills of lading and shipping documentation to ensure customer orders are fulfilled correctly
- Receive inbound materials and verify accuracy against receiving documents
- Manage warehouse inventory and outside storage areas
- Maintain accurate inventory records and properly label products and materials
- Perform inventory transactions using warehouse management and ERP systems
- Stack, restack, and organize products as needed
- Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and monitor equipment performance during operation
- Support inventory counts and warehouse organization activities
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Assist with shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics projects as assigned
Candidate Profile
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CDL required
- Forklift operating experience preferred
- Ability to read and accurately interpret shipping documents and bills of lading
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset
- Basic computer skills with willingness to learn business systems and warehouse technologies
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience
- Forklift certification or extensive forklift experience
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Inventory control and warehouse management
- Experience with ERP, RF scanning, or warehouse management systems
- Tractor-trailer, yard truck, or spot truck experience
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting pay of $21.77/hour plus annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays
- Employer-supported health and dental coverage
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Annual merit increase opportunity
- Career growth opportunities within Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, and Manufacturing
About Oil-Dri
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business-to-business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
