Job TitleMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods between assigned pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety. Maintain accurate logs, delivery records, and any required transportation paperwork. Follow all DOT, company, and safety regulations at all times. Work as a self-starter, completing tasks with little instruction Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns to the supervisor any cargo that is being transported is secure to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, straps, load bars, or ropes. Must be able to inspect the trailer before/after each use/trip and record defects. Able to drive a manual transmission. Must be organized with attention to detail maintaining daily logbooks and inspections. Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines. Coordinates with Warehouse Associates to ensure safe docking and undocking. Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions. (Truck, trailers, dock, dock locks, etc.)Make sure that all trailer doors (whether empty or loaded) are CLOSED when in motion. Effectively use verbal and written with D.O.T regulations, per FMCSRMaintain a clean and safe working environment. Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures. Report ALL Accidents and Injuries with other duties as assigned.
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Required:
Valid CDL-A Licensing (Commercial Driver License) and D.O.T Medical Certification Manual transmission Experience
Required: 1 Year Tractor Trailer Driving
Preferred: 2+ Years Tractor Trailer Driving
SkillsAbility to read, write, and communicate in English. Proficient with utilization of computers, to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, Oracle, and handheld scanners.
Required:
Must be able to back into multiple Dock Doors be able to Drop and Hook repeatedly in all kinds of be able to work independently, with minimal supervision Both CDL-A and Medical Certification must be maintained.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
Work involves continuous sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
Work involves continuous mounting and dismounting from forklift.
Must have the physical ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
Must have the cognitive ability to work 12-hour shift schedule.
Must be available to work weekends.
Must be able to work outside during inclement weather conditions, on occasion.
Limitations & Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
