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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

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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:
Valid
CDL-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 experience
Hours:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(if applicable): Must maintain your CDLA and Med card at all times.
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 Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person