Shuttle Driver/CDL Driver: 7pm-7am

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport raw materials, finished goods, and equipment to destination in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must operate equipment safely, with a strong knowledge/understanding of all State and Federal driver regulations outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations book.
• Maintain required paperwork in accordance with State and Federal DOT Regulations (i.e.: Driver logs, pre/post trip inspections).
• Comply with health and safety regulations, trailer drive must monitor safety requirements, ensuring procedures are followed so as not to endanger themselves and other through careless driving.
• Must be able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and stay on schedule.
• Possess excellent attention to detail.
• Compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with all customer’s inbound policies and procedures for safety and GMP.
• Must always act in a professional matter. 

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma

Required: Valid CDL Licensing (Commercial Driver License)

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 1 Year Tractor Trailer Driving

Preferred: 3 to 5 years over the road Class A CDL Driver

SKILLS: 

Required:

• Must be able to pass a physical road test prior to being granted driving privileges.
• Must be capable of safely operating a commercial truck in a forward and backward direction, to include backing a trailer into a loading dock.
• Must be willing to transport a range of materials, merchandise, or equipment using heavy duty vehicles.

• Must be willing perform task such as loading and unloading materials or merchandise.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to follow traffic and driving laws, staying aware at all times.
• Must be able to couple and uncouple tractor-trailer.
• Must be able to crank landing gear.
• Must be able to ensure the trailer is loaded and lock device(s) and/or straps of trailer. 
• Must be able to inspect vehicle at the start and end of each shift, recording any mechanical failures and/or physical damages.
• Must be able to inspect the trailer after each use/trip and record defects.
• Must be able to operate commercial vehicle in all weather conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

• Must have strong understanding of State and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must hold and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license; each driver is expected to keep their physical Driver’s License with them when operating any company equipment.
• Must be physically fit to hold and maintain a valid medical certification card; each driver is expected to keep their physical medical certification with them when operating any company equipment.
• Must participate in pre-employment, random and post-incident DOT drug screening program, when applicable.
• Must pass a 10-year motor vehicle record check and ongoing annual check.
• Must pass a pre-employment background reference check.
• Must have the ability to read and follow all traffic, driving and safety instruction, signage, and laws

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

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.

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
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. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
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.
 
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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.