Truck Driver - Local - Home Every Night

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation; Union (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation is seeking a CDL-A truck driver to support our Union, Missouri operations. The role involves transporting goods, loading/unloading, receiving raw materials, and ensuring inventory accuracy while adhering to safety policies.

Qualified candidates will have a CDL-A license, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in hot environments. Prior experience with 53’ trailers and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2–5 years related experience.
• Valid CDL A license with no restrictions.
• Minimum 1 year experience transporting, hooking up/off a 53’ box trailer.
• Understanding of plant safety rules and Hazard Communication program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current forklift certification.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs; work in high-temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Check stock inventory physically and update system to validate restocking.
• Drive truck to and from warehouses.
• Load and unload finished goods and packaging.
• Receive incoming raw materials and draw samples.
• Move bulk raw materials from railcars to silo storage.
• Follow safety, storage, and handling procedures.
• Assist Production Department when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

CDL A license

Experience driving 53' trailer

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Forklift certification

Physical endurance

Hazard Communication knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HOME EVERY NIGHT! MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check stock inventory physically and update into system to validate that restocking is in order.
• Drives truck to and from warehouses
• Loads and unloads finished goods and packaging
• Receives incoming raw materials and draws samples (see also Incoming Inspection and Testing Procedure)
• Moves bulk supplied raw materials from railcars to silo storage
• Performs duties in accordance with the Handling, Storage QOP
• Properly stores and keeps records of regrind and globs
• Assists in Production Department when needed
• Performs other duties required by the QMS, as assigned
• Conducts duties according to plant safety policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school education, or equivalent, and 2 to 5 years related experience
• CDL A driver’s license, no restrictions
• Minimum of 1 year experience transporting, hooking up/ off a 53’ box trailer
• Understanding of plant safety rules and regulations, particularly the Hazard Communication program
• Computer skills
• Current fork truck certification
• Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in 100 degree environment (summer months)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Truck Driver job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

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 would cause 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 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 Plastic Food Containers 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.

LIMITATIONS AND 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 would cause 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 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 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 is a drug-free workplace.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees 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 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 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 is a drug-free workplace.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.