CDL Driver- Home nights and weekends

Welch Packaging Group Inc•Lebanon, OH

About The Position

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. The role supports on-time delivery by transporting loads on established routes and handling required load checks and delivery documentation. Duties may vary depending on location. The employee regularly stands, walks, and communicates; frequently handles or feels objects, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; and occasionally sits. The role requires regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, ambient temperatures, occasional fumes or airborne particles and vibration, and usually loud noise. Driving may involve traffic and other hazardous road conditions. Welch Packaging describes its culture as focused on safety, growth, and teamwork, and states that it offers competitive compensation and benefits. The company is an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDL-A license.
Prior experience driving large vehicles, such as a box truck or similar.
Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Organization and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management skills.
Systems analysis skills.
Mathematical and deductive reasoning skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Active learning skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience delivering and handling freight.

Responsibilities

Comply with driver responsibilities outlined in the company DAART program and requirements of the Department of Transportation.
Maintain the vehicle according to Elkhart Transportation management policy.
Operate the vehicle safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Transport loads on established routes to the proper destinations efficiently while observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading and confirm the correct load before leaving the facility.
Verify product count while the truck is being loaded.
Obtain the correct acknowledgement or signature and date for the bill of lading and other necessary documentation, then return completed documents to the Transportation Manager.
Comply with performance measures.