CDL A Driver / Shipping Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Shipping Lead:

SUMMARY

To deliver the Ultimate Corrugated Experience through maximization of traffics patterns while utilizing our own fleet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by adhering to company safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, organized shipping and work area at shift start, during operations, and at shift changeover.
• Interpret dry end run schedules and translate production data into accurate, efficient shipping lineups.
• Coordinate with Scheduling and the Control Room to align production output with transportation plans and resolve discrepancies in real time.
• Schedule and communicate with delivery drivers to ensure cost-effective, on-time customer deliveries.
• Verify unit counts, tagging, and proper unitization to ensure all orders ship complete and meet quality standards; report shortages or issues immediately.
• Supervise, monitor, and provide performance feedback to Checker Loaders; ensure proper staffing and training for assigned tasks.
• Oversee trailer inspections, sweep logs, and compliance documentation to ensure completion per standard operating procedures.
• Manage rework, overruns, underruns, and scrap in coordination with the Control Room Operator to prevent carryover between shifts and maximize trailer utilization.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and housekeeping tasks, including equipment cleaning, forklift upkeep, propane valve shutoff, and waste removal.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Experience

• 3+ years in a manufacturing shipping environment 
• Experience with scheduled preferred
• Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies. 

CDL A Driver:

SUMMARY

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer or box truck to deliver finished product to customers in accordance with state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
• Maintain vehicle in accordance to Elkhart Transportation management policy
• Operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Support on time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficient as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and it is the correct load before leaving facility.
• Verify product count while truck is being loaded.
• Comply with obtaining correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures and date; return properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
• Comply with performance measures

*Duties may vary depending on location

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CDL A License 

Experience

• Prior experience driving in large vehicles, such as box truck or similar
• Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices  
• Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication. 
• Organization and attention to detail. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Time management. 
• Systems analysis. 
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning. 
• Critical thinking. 
• Active learning. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES  

• Strong written and oral communication. 
• Organization and attention to detail. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Time management. 
• Systems analysis. 
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning. 
• Critical thinking. 
• Active learning. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repeatedly on a regular basis. 
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day. 
• Bend, stand, squat, twist repeatedly.

Work Environment:

• Loud Environment that requires hearing protection
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Manufacturing facility with machinery and equipment 
• occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
• Fast paced environment

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.