OTR CDL-A Driver, Woodstock IL

Job Description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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• Transport goods and freight from one location to another using a truck or tractor-trailer.
• Complete a pre/post-trip inspection on tractors and trailers before and after each trip to ensure safety and functionality.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo is properly loaded and secured.
• Notify dispatch if the load is not properly secured and, if necessary, use straps/load locks for securement.
• Review Bills of Lading (BOL) for accuracy.
• Plan the route, breaks, and deliveries to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Complete electronic DVIR via ELD for any deficiencies identified during pre/post-trip inspections.
• Contact the maintenance team and Penske repair hotline when repairs, inspections, or certifications are needed for tractors or trailers.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs with the local lease provider (Penske/Ryder).
• Contact safety and dispatch immediately after a safety incident.
• Complete monthly Near Miss documentation.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and delivery from consignees.
• Utilize onboard TMS systems for dispatch and communication purposes.
• Comply with all traffic laws and FMCSR regulations, including hours-of-service restrictions.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other transportation personnel.
• Monitor weather and road conditions to adjust driving accordingly.
• Manage cargo securement and load distribution to prevent damage or accidents.
• Complete and submit daily trip sheets.
• Submit weekly documentation, including but not limited to daily trip sheets, lumper receipts, and fuel receipts.
• Communicate professionally with dispatchers, safety departments, other departments, motorists, shippers, receivers, law enforcement personnel, and DOT officers.
• Pull the 5th wheel release, tandem axle releases, and open/close trailer doors in all weather conditions.
• Adjust trailer pin height by turning the metal crank mounted on the trailer to move the landing gear upward or downward for proper positioning.
• Sit for long periods of time, up to but not exceeding hours-of-service limits.
• Adapt quickly to road conditions, environments, traffic patterns, weather conditions, and job demands.
• Work weekends as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
• Load and unload trailers using hand equipment, forklifts, or pallet jacks.
• Pick and pack materials for shipping.
• Safely operate powered equipment (reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks) after certification at each facility.
• Utilize company WMS to manage inventory and trailer loading/unloading.
• Travel to company warehouses to provide onsite support for all warehouse functions.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Assist in breaking down empty gaylords and maintaining the baler.
• Assist other drivers and material handlers as assigned by leadership.
• Avoid using power equipment in a facility until certified at that specific location.

Other Duties, Authority, and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and friendly work environment.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.
• Assist in maintaining silos and cleaning.
• Report damages and unsafe conditions.
• Assist other material handlers as needed or directed by the Warehouse Manager.
• Actively engage in safety and quality programs.
• Identify and report safety concerns.
• Be responsible for the safety of yourself, co-workers, and the environment.
• Maintain a current Class A CDL.

Other D uties, Authority, and Responsibilities

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Moderate organizational skills, including the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read Standard English text for requirements on pack lists.
• Communicate effectively with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Use simple math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide for material calculations.
• Make appropriate job decisions following standard policies and past precedents.
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and/or paging system to contact co-workers in other areas of the complex.
• Recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
• Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms, and forklift horns.
• Proficient skill in JDE.
• Frequently lift, push, and pull loads of no more than 35 lbs. without the use of an assisting device.
• Safely operate a forklift in high-traffic, low-clearance areas without posing a safety risk to others.
• Climb ladders and steps safely without assistance; must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Have 1 year of verifiable comparable driving experience, including pulling 53ft trailers.
• Meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements under 391.41 DOT regulations.

Pay transparency:

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $30.89 per hour or .62 cents per mile

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)