Yard Driver Traffic

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Spotter/Local CDL A Truck Driver on 2nd shift at our Elkhart, IN manufacturing plant. This position will require effective communication with dock personnel, safe and timely movement of trailers to and from loading docks, and completion of local deliveries as needed. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $31.64. There is an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium for working 2nd shift.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate daily with security guards, Production Plant Management and personnel, and truck shop mechanics. Works in a normal traffic department environment with exposure to temperature changes and responsible for maintaining proper electronic logs and delivery documents. Major challenges involve the safe operation of the equipment and the ability to back trailers into defined confined areas.

Additional responsibilities of this position will include:

1. Must perform pre-trip checks on trailers to make sure the trailers are in compliance with Department of Transportation Requirements and Carpenter Company Standards.
2. Must report all damage and unsafe conditions to management prior to trailers being released for shipment.
3. Coordinates the movement of trailers with Dock Supervisors, Guards, and Drivers.
4. Must safely move trailers as requested.
5. Complete local deliveries as needed. 
6. Assists the Garage personnel and drivers with fueling and cleaning equipment.
7. Must know all the safety rules and regulations, attendance and conduct rules.
8. Is responsible for the maintaining of cleanliness of the equipment/truck.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment. 

Skills/ Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree Preferred.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL and preferred six months to one year of driving experience, including driving a yard trailer and experience backing up a trailer
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination
• Must be able to pass a DOT drug test
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, holidays, weekend, and call-in with little notice.