Truck Driver - CDL A Required

Carolina Container; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container in Hickory, NC is seeking a professional tractor-trailer/bobtail driver to deliver sheets and finished products. You will be responsible for safe operation, route adherence, and accurate documentation.

The role requires a valid CDL, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read a tape measure, and solid safety awareness. Day-to-day duties include vehicle inspections, load checks, and timely reporting of maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer or bobtail to deliver products in accordance with state laws.
• Load/unload and inspect loads, verify counts, and complete paperwork.
• Maintain logs, timecards, and production data accurately.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Responsible for safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or finished products to customers and in accordance with state laws.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Load/unload or assist in loading/unloading finished product in or from trailer.
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving.
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers.
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean vehicle as needed.
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of the truck and trailers.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Mathematical Skills

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Have a valid state Commercial Drivers' License and meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. On the road the employee may encounter traffic and other hazardous driving conditions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Candidates Are PREFERRED Who Offer The Following

• Experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
• Experience as a forklift operator.