OTR Class A Driver - Pollock Orora DFW

Date posted: Apr 28, 2024

Location: Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75050

Company: Orora Group

At Orora, we believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside. From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer. It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team. We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

The Role

Pollock Orora is seeking an experienced OTR Class A Driver to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for driving gasoline or diesel power tractor trailer combinations, truck or van to: 1) transport 2) pick up and 3) deliver products, or materials in loose packages.

This position will report to the: Operations Manager

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Travel Requirement: 80 - 100% of Travel Required/Frequency

FLSA Status: Non - exempt

What You’ll be Responsible For in this Role

Starting pay is .65 per mile / Miles per week are averaging between 2700-3000.

With a 23 dollar per hour detention and breakdown pay and 25 dollars per stop pay.

Run lanes originating: DFW going to California (Once a week), Kansas City (Once a week), Arkansas multiple times per week, Georgia (Once a week), New Jersey (Once a month). Home every weekend and usually several nights per week.

• Drives trucks to various destinations approx.

• Maintain physical security of cargo to prevent shifting and damage; ensuring safety is your number one priority

• Maintains truck log, per state and federal regulations

• Inspects truck equipment and suppliers such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water

• Drives vehicle to transport items from warehouse to plant or pick up items from several locations for shipment

Pickup/Delivery

• Maintains phone contact with supervisor and/or dispatch to receive pick-up and delivery instructions

• Prepares receipts and collects payment for good delivered and for delivery charges when required

• Loads and unloads truck

• Picks up product at customers and suppliers, checks delivered product and quantities for accuracy

• Has inspection authority to release product prior to delivery

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• Minimum of 2 years’ local city delivery experience required

• Class A license required

• Acceptable DMV report

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write short correspondence

• The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units and measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as algebraic formulas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certified preferred but not required

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).

• Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, or arms, or on the shoulder.

• Sitting - Remaining in a normal seated position while driving from and to locations

• Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.

• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Orora and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: careers@ororagroup.com for additional support and guidance

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. Here's a sample of the benefits we offer:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Generous PTO

• 401(k) with a Company Match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance

• Group Life and AD&D

• Voluntary Life and AD&D

• Group Short-Term Disability

• Group Long-Term Disability

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

Recruitment Agencies

Orora does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Orora is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Solicitation of Payments

Orora does not solicit payment from our applicants and candidates for consideration or placement.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth