Class A Truck Driver

Hirzel Canning Company•Northwood, OH

About The Position

The Hirzel Canning Company (HCC) Intra Company Truck Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting shipments between company sites and coordinating pickups and deliveries. The driver follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA)/DOT and local regulations, HCC policies, and the weekly delivery schedule. The role involves communicating with the Transportation Supervisor and internal contacts to address discrepancies or issues, meet pickup and delivery times, and provide superior customer service. The driver also works with warehouse teams to confirm received materials or products and maintains accurate driving records and required DOT documentation. Daily attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the company. The role requires physical activity including handling dolly trailers, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, and sitting. Employees regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (listed as a preferred qualification).
Ability to operate a manual transmission (listed as a preferred qualification).
No more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No serious traffic violations or preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No preventable DOT-recordable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten years.
No preventable accidents resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in commercial driving history.
Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
Punctuality and reliability.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Attendance at work each day is essential.

Nice To Haves

Proven truck-driving experience, with two or more years preferred.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Ability to operate a manual transmission.

Responsibilities

Follow the weekly intra-company delivery schedule and communicate discrepancies or issues promptly to the Transportation Supervisor.
Follow HCC policies while making deliveries to company sites.
Review delivery orders and ensure appropriate information is recorded.
Meet delivery times.
Work with HCC warehouse teams to ensure the correct material or product is received.
Review pickup orders and ensure appropriate information is recorded.
Meet pickup times.
Follow FMCSA/DOT regulations and on-road signage.
Maintain accurate driving records using electronic or paper logs.
Carry DOT-required information at all times.
Perform work safely and look out for the safety of others.
Follow company policies and procedures and complete work accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Maintain positive, respectful working relationships and support company or plant changes.