Warehouse Driver - Deep River, CT

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Major Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods between assigned locations.

Conduct pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.

Maintain accurate logs, delivery records, and any required transportation paperwork.

Follow all DOT, company, and safety regulations at all times.

Work as a self-starter, completing tasks with little instruction

Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.

Ensure any cargo that is being transported is secure to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, straps, load bars, or ropes.

Must be able to inspect the trailer before/after each use/trip and record defects.

Able to drive a manual transmission.

Must be organized with attention to detail maintaining daily logbooks and inspections.

Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.

Coordinates with Warehouse Associates to ensure safe docking and undocking.

Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions. (Truck, trailers, dock, dock locks, etc.)

Make sure that all trailer doors (whether empty or loaded) are CLOSED when in motion.

Effectively use verbal and written communications.

Comply with D.O.T regulations, per FMCSR

Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures. Report ALL Accidents and Injuries Immediately.

Assists with other duties as assigned.

Auto req ID 485281BR

Minimum Education Required High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

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

Manual transmission

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 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

Both CDL-A and Medical Certification must be maintained.

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 a 12-hour shift schedule.

Must have the cognitive ability to work 12-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

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other Required: Valid CDL-A Licensing (Commercial Driver License) and D.O.T Medical Certification

Manual transmission

City* Deep River

State* Connecticut

Job_Category Warehouse

Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor Silgan Containers