CDL A Driver - HOME DAILY - 1st Shift

Description

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, Local Routes, Starting at $25 / hour
Summary: Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer or box truck to deliver finished product to customers in accordance with state and federal laws.
Essential Functions:

• Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
• Maintain vehicle in accordance to Elkhart Transportation management policy.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Support on time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficient as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and it is the correct load before leaving facility.
• Verify product count while truck is being loaded.
• Comply with obtaining correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures and date; return properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
• Comply with performance measures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• CDL A License
• Prior experience driving in large vehicles, such as box truck or similar
• Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices
• Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mental and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
• Frequent hand and arm use.
• Sometimes stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, ambient temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise.
• On the road, exposure to traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.

Disclaimer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran. We foster a culture of safety, growth, and teamwork, offering competitive compensation and benefits. Join us and be part of a company dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.