OTR Truck Driver - CDL required

About the role

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience driving a commercial vehicle over the road.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
• Checks of prior employment must be acceptable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to make overnight trips on an average of two nights per week.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with short notice.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Essential Functions

• Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Shipping Supervisor, and external customers.
• Must maintain highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
• Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
• Operate and maintain a clean and serviceable MVR within Company's guidelines, including fueling and checking/refilling equipment's required fluid levels of unit, or units used.
• Properly follow administrative procedures regarding billing and manifest paperwork.
• Transport and deliver materials and services per customer requirements.
• Knowing, understanding, and complying with all State and Federal DOT rules and regulations governing the operation of tractor trailers and transportation of Company products and materials, including maintaining accurate DOT logs.
• Report conditions that may affect the operations of the trucks and trailers.
• Deliver product as scheduled.
• Assist in loading and unloading.
• Lifting more than 75 lbs.
• Required to perform checks to equipment and/or vehicle used at start, during, and end of use.
• Report any errors or customer concerns to Company management as soon as practical.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance.
• Generous profit-sharing plan.
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry and clean working environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• CDL (Required)

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.