Short Haul Driver

Short Haul Driver

Location : Quitman, MS, US Operate a tractor and trailer within a 150-air mile radius of reporting location. Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

internal or external company or customer deliveries, and / or backhauls.

Day-to-Day Role :

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Operate a tractor with trailer inter / intrastate to pick up and / or deliver merchandise.
• Drive diesel or gas tractor in accordance with commercial driving regulations of State Department of Transportation (DOT), US DOT, and FMCSA.
• Couple, uncouple, connect airlines, etc. and safely maneuver equipment in difficult situations such as narrow passageways and within urban areas
• Conduct visual inspections of tractor and trailer to complete pre / post trip inspections and perform preventative maintenance checks and services of truck and trailer.

Report any malfunctions to supervisor and maintenance staff.

• Operate Electronic Log Device (ELD), ELD software, and maintain accurate records per local, state, and federal, DOT, and FMCSA regulations as necessary.
• Ensure possession of all appropriate documentation, including registration and vehicle inspection reports.
• Submit to random drug test as prescribed by DOT regulations.
• Safely unload delivered merchandise at retail locations per bills of lading either manually by hand, or using a fork truck, two-wheeler or other powered industrial truck (PIT).
• Re-position merchandise not unloaded to ensure against breakage.
• May be required to, or assist with, loading or unloading vendor merchandise. May use hand dolly, hand jack, or rollers when moving merchandise to or from trailer.
• Support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives and problem-solving activities as needed

Core Skills and Qualifications :

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following :

• 21 years of age minimum
• Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver License) and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment
• Physically qualified under US DOT regulations (part 391)
• Ability to meet and maintain local, state, and federal, DOT, and FMCSA regulations as required
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Ability to meet safety, quality and service standards
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• Three (3) months of fork or squeeze truck experience
• Two (2) years over the road tractor-trailer experience

Overview : *As the manufacturer of Dart and Solo brand products,Dart Container is an industry leading single-use food and beverage packaging company.

With 15,000 employees and 40+ locations worldwide, Dart offers more than 4,000 products used every day in restaurants, hospitals, schools and homes around the globe.*

Benefits : *Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.*

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC* / marijuana / cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.

biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.