Warehouse Driver

Warehouse Driver Job

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the day-to-day warehouse activity and requirements within the warehouse, daily Shipping and Receiving responsibilities, forklift, bar code scanning, and housekeeping.
• Effective ongoing verbal and written communication skills with management, co-workers, and customer(s).
• Matches all shipping BOL's with corresponding paperwork.
• Make trailer move timely and safely as needed.
• Ensure that ALL trailers that are indoors are chocked and have a nose stand.
• Comply with ALL Silgan Safety Rules and Dress codes including the use of Hi-Viz while on the premises.
• Complete a Yard check daily and turn it into Shipping.
• Report ALL Accidents, incidents and Injuries Immediately.
• Operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods between assigned locations.
• Maintain accurate logs, delivery records, and any required transportation paperwork.
• Complete shuttle truck, trailer, and forklift pre-trip & post-trip inspections daily and turn into shipping.
• Able to drive a manual transmission.
• Make sure that all trailer doors (whether empty or loaded) are CLOSED when in motion.
• Comply with D.O.T regulations, per FMCSR
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures. Report ALL Accidents and Injuries Immediately.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Required:

Valid CDL-A Licensing (Commercial Driver License) and D.O.T Medical Certification

Experience:

Required: 1 Year Tractor Trailer Driving

Preferred: 2+ Years Tractor Trailer Driving

Skills:

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Proficient with utilization of computers, to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, Oracle, and handheld scanners.

Required:

• Must maintain both CDL-A, per (391.23) and Medical Certification, per (391.43(g)).
• Able to drive a manual transmission.
• Must be able to back into multiple Dock Doors repeatedly.
• Must be able to Drop and Hook repeatedly in all kinds of weather.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Work involves continuous mounting and dismounting from forklift.
• Must have the physical ability to work 8+ hour shift schedule.
• Must have the cognitive ability to work 8+ hour shift schedule.
• Must be available to work weekends.
• Must be able to work outside during inclement weather conditions, on occasion.

Limitations & Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.