Silgan Containers
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

Warehouse Driver

Location
Deep River, CT · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • CDL Class A
  • DOT medical certification
  • tractor-trailer driving
  • pre-trip inspection
  • backing into dock doors

Also useful

  • manual transmission

Major Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods between assigned locations.
  • Conduct pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
  • Maintain accurate logs, delivery records, and any required transportation paperwork.
  • Follow all DOT, company, and safety regulations at all times.
  • Work as a self-starter, completing tasks with little instruction Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
  • Ensure any cargo that is being transported is secure to the trailer, using blocks, chains, covers, straps, load bars, or ropes.
  • Must be able to inspect the trailer before/after each use/trip and record defects.
  • Able to drive a manual transmission.
  • Must be organized with attention to detail maintaining daily logbooks and inspections.
  • Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinates with Warehouse Associates to ensure safe docking and undocking.
  • Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
  • (Truck, trailers, dock, dock locks, etc.)
  • Make sure that all trailer doors (whether empty or loaded) are CLOSED when in motion.
  • Effectively use verbal and written communications.
  • Comply with D.O.T regulations, per FMCSR Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.
  • Report ALL Accidents and Injuries Immediately.
  • Assists with other duties as assigned.
  • EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Required: Valid CDL-A Licensing (Commercial Driver License) and D.O.T Medical Certification Manual transmission EXPERIENCE: Required: 1 Year Tractor Trailer Driving Preferred: 2+ Years Tractor Trailer Driving SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Proficient with utilization of computers, to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, Oracle, and handheld scanners.

  • Required: 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 Both CDL-A and Medical Certification must be maintained.
  • Physical

Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
  • Work involves continuous sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
  • Work involves continuous mounting and dismounting from forklift.
  • Must have the physical ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
  • Must have the cognitive ability to work 12-hour shift schedule.
  • Must be available to work weekends.

Must be able to work outside during inclement weather conditions, on occasion. 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.

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 the 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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 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. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees 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. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada 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. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

  • Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
  • 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.

Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Read the original posting

From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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