Class A Driver

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.

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Starting at $25 per hour.

• Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in the company DAART program and DOT requirements.
• Maintains vehicle in accordance with Elkhart Transportation management policy.
• Opens and operates vehicle safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Supports on‑time delivery by transporting loads along established routes to proper destinations while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspects trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and verifies the load prior to leaving the facility.
• Verifies product count while the truck is being loaded.
• Obtains correct acknowledgement or signatures and dates for bills of lading and other required documents; returns completed documentation to the Transportation Manager.
• Complies with performance measures.
• Duties may vary depending on location.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDLA license.

• Prior experience driving 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.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, ambient temperatures, occasional fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise levels. On the road, the employee may encounter traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.

This list does not represent all physical demands. The descriptions are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s 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 status.