OTR CDL-A Hybrid Driver - $2500 sign on bonus

Amcor•Middletown, DE

28d

About The Position

The Hybrid Truck Driver transports goods and freight by truck or tractor-trailer and provides support across transportation and warehouse operations. The role includes inspecting vehicles and loads, planning routes and deliveries, communicating with dispatch and other teams, maintaining required trip and safety documentation, and following traffic laws and FMCSR requirements. Drivers may also load and unload trailers, pick and pack materials, manage inventory, operate powered equipment after location-specific certification, and travel to company warehouses to support warehouse functions. The position requires a current Class A CDL and valid DOT medical certification, along with at least one year of verifiable comparable driving experience within the last three years, including pulling 53-foot trailers.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and current, unexpired DOT medical certificate.
At least 1 year of verifiable comparable driving experience within the last 3 years, including pulling 53-foot trailers.
Meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements under DOT regulation 391.41.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers.
Moderate organizational skills, including the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read standard English text and requirements on pack lists.
Ability to communicate with people from varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.
Ability to use basic math for material calculations.
Ability to make appropriate job decisions using standard policies and past precedents.
Verbal communication skills adequate to use a radio or paging system to contact coworkers in other areas of the complex.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to stand and walk for at least 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and forklift horns.
Proficiency in JDE.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull loads up to 35 pounds without an assisting device.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in high-traffic, low-clearance areas without creating a safety risk to others.
Ability to climb ladders and steps safely without assistance; must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
Ability to use TMS, WMS, and ELD systems.
Ability to sit for long periods, subject to hours-of-service limitations.
Ability to pull fifth-wheel and tandem-axle releases, open and close trailer doors in all weather, and adjust trailer landing gear using its metal crank.
Ability to adapt quickly to road, environmental, traffic, and weather conditions and job demands.

Responsibilities

Transport goods and freight from one location to another using a truck or tractor-trailer.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer, and submit electronic DVIRs through the ELD for identified deficiencies.
Inspect loads and verify cargo is properly loaded and secured; notify dispatch of unsecured loads and use straps or load locks when necessary.
Review bills of lading for accuracy.
Plan routes, fueling locations, safe havens, breaks, and deliveries to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
Contact maintenance and the Penske repair hotline when tractor or trailer repairs, inspections, or certifications are needed; schedule preventive maintenance and repairs with local lease providers.
Contact safety and dispatch immediately after a safety incident and follow the company accident and incident process.
Complete monthly near-miss documentation, daily trip sheets, and weekly supporting documentation such as lumper and fuel receipts.
Make on-time pickups and deliveries and use the onboard TMS for dispatch and communication.
Comply with traffic laws and FMCSR regulations, including hours-of-service restrictions; monitor road and weather conditions and adapt driving accordingly.
Communicate professionally and effectively with dispatchers, safety personnel, company leadership and associates, other motorists, shippers, receivers, law enforcement, and DOT officers.
Manage cargo securement and load distribution to help prevent damage or accidents.
Operate trailer mechanisms, including fifth-wheel and tandem-axle releases, trailer doors, and landing gear; use a trailer door strap when opening doors.
Work weekends as needed and perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Load and unload trailers using hand equipment, a forklift, or a pallet jack; pick and pack materials for shipping.
Use powered equipment such as reach trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks only after certification at the specific company location and in accordance with facility rules.
Use the company WMS to manage inventory and trailer loading and unloading; maintain accurate inventory counts and perform cycle counts and physical inventories.
Travel to company warehouses to provide onsite support for warehouse functions.
Assist with breaking down empty gaylords and maintaining the baler; assist other drivers and material handlers as assigned.
Shuttle equipment to and from repair locations and complete yard checks as requested by leadership.
Chain tires when required by inclement weather and state regulations, and maintain vehicle cleanliness according to maintenance processes.
Maintain a safe and friendly work environment, report damage and unsafe conditions, identify safety concerns, and participate in safety and quality programs.
Assist in maintaining silos and cleaning, and attend operational and safety meetings as requested.
Maintain a current, unexpired Class A CDL and valid DOT medical certificate.
Take responsibility for personal, coworker, and environmental safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.
$2,500 sign-on bonus (as stated in the job title).