Truck Driver - CDL A Required

Carolina Container a division of New Indy•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or finished products to customers and in accordance with state laws.

Requirements

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Have a valid state Commercial Drivers’ License and meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
High school diploma or GED.
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the corrugated industry.
Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
Experience as a forklift operator.

Responsibilities

Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
Load/unload or assist in loading/unloading finished product in or from trailer.
Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving.
Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers.
Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean vehicle as needed.
Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of the truck and trailers.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.