CDL 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.

• Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
• Maintain vehicle in accordance to Elkhart Transportation management policy.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• Support on‑time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficiently as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and that 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.
• Comply with performance measures.
• Duties may vary depending on location.

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

• Prior experience driving large vehicles, such as 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. 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 allowed to sit. Must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; frequently to ambient temperatures; occasionally to fumes or airborne particles and vibration; noise level usually loud; may encounter traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.

Disclaimer:
This list does not represent all physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.