Hourly - Full Time
Summary
Welch Packaging has a Truck Driver position available. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy the challenge of working in a customer focused and FAST paced environment. Good Pay, Benefits, and a Positive work environment as well as the comfort of knowing you will be home every night!
Job Duties
- Safety and Compliance
- 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.
Requirements/Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
CDL A License required
Experience
1+ years in previous tractor trailer driving experience
Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.
Forklift Experience a plus
Proven ability to work SAFELY adhering to all safety processes and policies
Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion to support operational and business needs
Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management.
- Systems analysis.
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- Critical thinking.
- Active learning.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repeatedly on a regular basis up to 100 pounds occasionally
Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day.
Bend, stand, squat, twist repeatedly.
Work Environment
Loud Environment that requires hearing protection
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
Manufacturing facility with machinery and equipment
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
On the road, the employee may encounter traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.
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.
