Straight Truck Driver

Straight Truck Driver Opportunity

Immediate opening for a Straight Truck Driver role in the Dayton, OH area! We are seeking a dependable Straight Truck Driver to transport wet feed and related products within an industrial production facility. This position operates an automatic straight truck exclusively on-site, with no over-the-road driving. Candidates must be safety-conscious, reliable, and comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts in a busy industrial environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate an automatic straight truck to transport wet feed and related products throughout the facility.
• Load, move, and unload products as directed by site supervision.
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and report any issues.
• Follow all facility safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain accurate logs and required documentation.
• Communicate equipment concerns, safety hazards, and production issues to supervisors.
• Keep assigned equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Maintain reliable attendance to support continuous plant operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a straight truck or similar heavy equipment preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to complete required equipment training and obtain operating authorization.
• Must have an acceptable driving and equipment operating record.
• Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid CDL is preferred but not required for this on-site driving position.
• Industrial or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Schedule & Pay Details

• This facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employees work rotating 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, following a schedule that alternates between 36-hour and 48-hour workweeks.
• Average of 42 hours per week.
• Rotating days off, with approximately every other weekend off.
• Weekends and holidays are part of the regular schedule.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Standby time is paid at the regular hourly rate when the plant is not running.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Repeatedly climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift.
• Sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Perform occasional standing, walking, bending, and equipment inspections.
• Work in an industrial environment with exposure to dust, wet product, noise, moving machinery, and vehicle traffic.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including extreme heat and cold.
• Wear required safety equipment throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable operating a straight truck in an industrial setting. Applicants must be willing to work a rotating schedule and understand that consistent attendance is essential to maintaining continuous production operations.

Pay: $19+/hr depending on experience level

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law protected by federal, state or local law. 11th Hour Staffing, Inc. will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to 11th Hour Staffing, Inc. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.