Job Summary
$28 Per Hour
Middletown, DE
CDL A
Local
1+ Year of CDL Experience
bonus
paid time off
life insurance
full time
Job Details
Equipment
Tractor Trailer, Yard Truck
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Forklift, Tarping, Pallet Jacking, Yard Spotting)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
1+ year
Full Description
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
amination under 391.41 DOT reg.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Yard Jockey Driver position based in Middletown, DE
- Travels to Morgantown, PA on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to perform yard jockey duties
- Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Transport goods and freight using a truck or tractor-trailer
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections on tractor and trailer
- Inspect loads to ensure proper loading and securement
- Notify dispatch and secure loads with straps or load locks if needed
- Review Bill of Lading (BOL) for accuracy
- Plan routes, breaks, and deliveries to meet deadlines
- Complete electronic DVIR via ELD for deficiencies
- Contact maintenance team and repair hotline for service needs
- Schedule preventative maintenance with lease providers (Penske/Ryder)
- Report safety incidents immediately to safety and dispatch
- Complete monthly Near Miss documentation
- Ensure on-time pickup and delivery
- Use onboard TMS for dispatch and communication
- Comply with traffic laws and FMCSR regulations, including hours of service
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and transportation personnel
- Monitor weather and road conditions and adjust driving accordingly
- Manage cargo securement and load distribution
- Complete and submit daily trip sheets
- Submit weekly documentation (trip sheets, receipts, etc.)
- Communicate professionally with all stakeholders (dispatch, safety, customers, law enforcement, DOT)
- Operate equipment such as 5th wheel release, tandem axles, and trailer doors in all weather conditions
- Adjust trailer pin height using landing gear crank
- Sit for extended periods within hours-of-service limits
- Adapt quickly to road, traffic, and environmental conditions
- Work weekends as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Load and unload trailers (manual or with equipment)
- Pick and pack materials for shipping
- Operate powered equipment (forklift, pallet jack, reach truck) when certified
- Use WMS to manage inventory and loading/unloading
- Travel to company warehouses to support operations
- Maintain accurate inventory counts
- Perform cycle counts and physical inventories
- Assist with breaking down materials and maintaining baler
- Support other drivers and material handlers as needed
- Avoid using power equipment without proper certification
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and friendly work environment
- Perform additional assigned functions
- Assist with silo maintenance and cleaning
- Report damages and unsafe conditions
- Support warehouse team as directed
- Participate in safety and quality programs
- Identify and report safety concerns
- Ensure safety of self, coworkers, and environment
- Maintain a valid, non-expired Class A CDL
Qualifications
- Maintain cooperative working relationships
- Demonstrate organizational and multitasking skills
- Read and understand standard English text (e.g., pack lists)
- Communicate with diverse individuals
- Perform in fast-changing, high-demand environments
- Apply basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Make decisions based on policies and past practices
- Use verbal communication tools (radio/paging systems)
- Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately
- Stand and walk for extended periods (7+ hours per shift)
- Hear and respond to alarms and warnings
- Be proficient in JDE systems
- Lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.
- Safely operate forklifts in high-traffic areas
- Climb ladders and steps safely
- Maintain physical fitness without risk of sudden impairment
- Hold a valid Class A CDL
- Have at least 1 year of verifiable experience with 53-ft trailers
amination under 391.41 DOT reg.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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