Shuttle Driver (7am-7pm)

Silgan Containers•North East, PA

19h

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver transports raw materials, finished goods, and equipment safely and efficiently. The role requires operating commercial vehicles in accordance with State and Federal driver regulations, maintaining DOT paperwork and inspection records, and following health, safety, customer, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation Practices requirements. The driver must manage time effectively, stay on schedule, work independently with minimal supervision, and act professionally. The position also includes loading and unloading materials or merchandise, coupling and uncoupling tractor-trailers, securing trailer loads, inspecting vehicles and trailers, and performing other duties as assigned. The stated shift is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL).
At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Pass a physical road test before being granted driving privileges.
Safely operate a commercial truck forward and backward, including backing a trailer into a loading dock.
Be willing to transport materials, merchandise, or equipment using heavy-duty vehicles and perform loading and unloading tasks.
Work independently with minimal supervision and follow traffic and driving laws.
Operate commercial vehicles in all weather conditions.
Maintain a valid CDL and medical certification card, and carry the physical documents when operating company equipment.
Pass a 10-year motor vehicle record check and ongoing annual checks.
Pass a pre-employment background reference check.
Participate in pre-employment, random, and post-incident DOT drug screening when applicable.
Read and follow traffic, driving, and safety instructions, signage, and laws.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of over-the-road Class A CDL driving experience.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, finished goods, and equipment safely and efficiently.
Operate equipment safely and comply with State and Federal driver regulations outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Maintain required paperwork in accordance with State and Federal DOT regulations, including driver logs and pre- and post-trip inspections.
Monitor and follow health and safety requirements and procedures while driving.
Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and stay on schedule.
Comply with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Follow customers’ inbound safety and GMP policies and procedures.
Load and unload materials or merchandise as required.
Couple and uncouple tractor-trailers, crank landing gear, and ensure trailer loads are secured with locking devices and/or straps.
Inspect the vehicle at the start and end of each shift and record mechanical failures or physical damage.
Inspect the trailer after each use or trip and record defects.
Act professionally and perform other duties as assigned.