CDL A Driver 1st Shift

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.

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Routes:
Local routes

Starting pay: $25 / hour

• Complies with driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
• Maintains 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.
• Supports on‑time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficiently as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspects trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and that it is the correct load before leaving facility.
• Verifies product count while truck is being loaded.
• Complies with obtaining correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures and date; returns properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
• Complies with performance measures.
• Duties may vary depending on location.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL A license.

• Prior experience driving in large vehicles, such as a box truck or similar.
• Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices.
• Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred.

• 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.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. On the road, the employee may encounter traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

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