CDL Class A Truck Driver
Hourly - Full Time
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About Welch Packaging:
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.
With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.
Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.
At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture -- people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success -- and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!
Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.
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In addition to a competitive wage, we offer competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplement life insurances.
Summary:
Welch Packaging has a Truck Driver position available. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals that enjoy the challenge of working in a customer focused and FAST paced environment. Good Pay, Benefits, and a Positive work environment as well as the comfort of knowing you will be home every night!
Job Duties:
- Safety and Compliance
- Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT
- Maintain vehicle in accordance to Elkhart Transportation management policy
- Operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Support on time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficient as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and it is the correct load before leaving facility.
- Verify product count while truck is being loaded.
- Comply with obtaining correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures and date; return properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Teamwork, Emphasizing Excellence, Initiative, Leadership, Customer Service, Listening, Reporting Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
- Welch Packaging pays hourly and we require a Class A CDL.