Driver - Newark, NJ

Signode•Newark, NJ

1d•$32 - $33

About The Position

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company. Benefits: Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date. Salary: The hourly wage for this position ranges from $31.50-33.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset. Summary: The driver primary responsibility is to ensure product gets to it destination. The driver is responsible for inspecting the vehicle daily, planning route of travel to each destination, and ensure proper paperwork is completed for their loads. They must be aware of all safety hazards, policies, guidelines, and procedures associated with operating the vehicle.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, with CDL License.
Three years’ experience working as a CDL driver with no legal or safety incidents on record.
Have a Class “A” CDL license.
Minimum of 3 years verifiable interstate driving experience
Excellent safety driving record – no violations in the last 3 years.
No at fault accidents in the last 3 years
Pass a pre-employment physical or possess a valid medical certificate (Long Form).
Use GPS to stay informed of route information.
Communicate with supervisors and colleagues using CB radio and cab computer.

Responsibilities

Delivering material in a timely manner to customers.
Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance daily.
Planning routes and meet delivery schedules.
Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Completing paperwork, documentation, and data input in accordance with established procedures.
Collecting and verifying delivery instructions.
Reporting defects, accidents or violations.
Performing other related duties as required or directed by supervisor.