Position Title:  Materials Handling Specialist

Material Handling Specialist – Owensboro, KY

Be a part of a revolutionary change! 

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. 

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.  

The Materials Handling Specialist (Class A CDL required) is responsible for transporting tobacco and non‑tobacco inventories between Leaf warehousing locations and the factory in full compliance with DOT regulations. This role independently coordinates with other Materials Handling Specialists, Leaf department personnel, and factory teams to ensure efficient scheduling, pickup, and delivery of freight.

When not operating tractor‑trailers, this position supports general warehousing activities and provides additional logistical services to the factory as needed. The specialist ensures all inventory movements are performed safely, accurately, and in a manner that maximizes overall operational efficiency.

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Your ‘day to day’

• • Fully understands how to operate and safely drive tractor‑trailers in a DOT‑compliant manner.
  • Operates tractor‑trailer combinations not exceeding 80,000 lbs. GVW.
  • Conducts and documents all required DOT pre‑trip inspections.
  • Complies with all DOT regulations, including maintaining accurate hours‑of‑service logs.
  • Transports freight from the point of origin to assigned destinations.
  • Organizes freight to ensure contents are properly secured and protected from damage.
  • Safely and efficiently handles and unloads goods at designated locations.
  • Obtains required signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries.
  • Verifies that the contents of each shipment/load match the accompanying manifest documents.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.
  • Performs routine vehicle tasks such as refueling, checking tire pressures, and reporting needed repairs.
  • Notifies management of any major maintenance concerns or delivery issues.
  • Obeys all applicable traffic laws and adjusts driving to match weather and road conditions.
  • Adheres to all company rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Communicates with Leaf and Factory management as necessary to support operations.
  • Withdraws and enters inventory to and from storage locations.
  • Documents inventory movements using hand‑held scanners or manual hard‑copy forms.
  • Maintains accuracy in all inventory counts.
  • Operates forklifts and hand trucks as required.
  • Performs general warehouse material handling tasks as assigned.
  • Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties as assigned.
  • Receives selective training to load or unload materials classified as hazardous by DOT standards.

Who we’re looking for:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Class A CDL license required.  Air brakes endorsement required.

Experience

• Experience driving a tractor-trailer combination. (Minimum 1-year preferred). 
• Experience operating a fork-lift preferred

Skills

• • Knowledge of all DOT regulations required to hold a Class A CDL license.

Other

• • Clean driving record with no moving violations.            
  • Must pass a DOT physical.
  • As required by DOT, subject to random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 60,000 - $75,000

What’s ‘nice to have’

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

What we offer 

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more! 

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. 

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. 

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. 

• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers. 

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.    

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.  

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