Truck Driver/Long Haul
Petoskey PlasticsJob Details
Truck Driver Long Haul
Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.
We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. Always moving forward! > IN THE NEWS
A few of our over 20 competitive benefits:
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Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
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PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date
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Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
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Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
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Profit Sharing
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Birthday Pay
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Call-in Bonus
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Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
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Life Insurance
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
Qualifications
The Truck Driver – OTR/Long Haul is responsible for operating company tractor-trailers to transport finished goods and LTL shipments over long distances between manufacturing locations and customer sites. This position is intended for extended over-the-road driving and does not involve local or daily home routes. Duties include loading, unloading, and rearranging trailers as necessary, along with performing routine cleaning, servicing, and minor maintenance of the vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive company owned trucks
- Load and off load trailers and rearrange as necessary
- Housekeeping for silos, pads, barn, and yard
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle inspections, and deliveries
- Adhere to ISO 9000 quality procedures
- Ensure environmental compliance, including spill containment
- Run landing gear on trucks
- Strong understanding of truck driving laws and regulations
- Perform minor maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, and other routine inspections
- Regularly clean and service the trucks to ensure they are in good operating condition
- Keep license up to date
- The vacuum hose weighs about 70 pounds and will need to be lifted 6 times daily and transferred a distance of 50 feet
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- 3 years driving experience or minimum of 100,000 miles
Required Licensure
- CDL-A Driver’s License, A, X, C, HazMat and forklift certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must be at least 21 years or older as required by DOT
- Mandatory DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Broad understanding of transportation industry
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift 35 pounds with some frequency
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects
- Prolonged periods of sitting and driving
- Customer and service oriented
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration