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Silgan Plastics
Shuttle Driver-7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$42,105 / year median in Pennsylvania
-25% projected decline
Job Description
For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Will be an experienced tractor trailer driver in a Shuttle Driver role focused on moving trailers from one location to the next. The Individual is responsible for ensuring we are in D.O.T. and safety compliance in all areas of the position.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with D.O.T regulations.
- Make trailer moves timely and safely as needed.
- Ensure that ALL trailers that are in doors are chocked and have a nose stand.
- Comply with ALL Silgan Safety Rules and Dress codes including the use of Safety Vests while on the premises.
- Complete a Yard check daily and turn it into Shipping.
- Maintain radio contact with the operation.
- Complete a pre-trip & post-trips daily and turn into shipping.
- Make sure that all trailer doors (whether empty or loaded) are CLOSED when in motion.
- Report ALL Accidents and Injuries Immediately.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
High School Diploma Required:
ValidCDL-A EXPERIENCE
Required:
1 Year Tractor Trailer Driving and or Yard Spotting.Preferred:
2 Year Tractor Trailer Driving and or Yard Spotting. 1-3 years Blow Mold experienceHours:
12-hour shift, 7pm - 7am work 3 days one week 4 days the other rotation. Every other weekend.SKILLS:
Required:
Certified forklift operator- 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
- Must be maintain both CDL A and Med card.