CDL Driver - 1st shift - Home Daily

Welch Packaging Group•Belevidere, IL

5d•Onsite

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. This role involves complying with driver responsibilities as outlined in the company DAART program and DOT regulations, maintaining the vehicle according to Elkhart Transportation management policy, and operating the vehicle safely and efficiently. The driver will support on-time delivery by transporting loads by established route to the proper destination, inspecting trailer loads for accuracy, verifying product counts, and ensuring proper documentation for bills of lading. Duties may vary depending on location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
CDL A License
Prior experience driving in large vehicles, such as box truck or similar
Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred

Responsibilities

Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
Maintain 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.
Support on time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficient as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and 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.