CDL-A Shuttle Driver- 3rd shift
Amcor
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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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.
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Job Description
1.0 PURPOSE:
To detail specific tasks and responsibilities for the position of Yard Truck Driver.
To ensure employees in this role perform their job as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible.
2.0 SCOPE:
This document is used from date of hire throughout training.
Serves as an ongoing reference for the Yard Truck Driver regarding required tasks.
This document is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as needed.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transport goods and freight from one location to another using a truck or tractor-trailer.
Complete a pre/post trip inspection on tractor and trailer before and after each trip to ensure safety and functionality.
Inspect load to ensure cargo is properly loaded and secured.
Notify dispatch if a load is not properly secured and use straps/load locks when necessary.
Review BOL for accuracy.
Plan routes, fueling locations, safe havens, breaks, and deliveries to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
Complete electronic DVIR via ELD for any deficiencies identified during pre/post trip inspections.
Contact maintenance team and Penske repair hotline when repairs, inspections, or certifications are needed for tractor or trailer.
Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs with local lease providers (Penske/Ryder).
Contact safety and dispatch immediately after a safety incident and follow the Company Accident/Incident process.
Complete monthly Near Miss documentation.
Ensure on-time pick-up and delivery from consignee.
Utilize onboard TMS system for dispatch and communication purposes.
Comply with all traffic laws and FMCSR regulations, including hours of service restrictions.
Communicate effectively with dispatchers and transportation personnel.
Monitor weather and road conditions and adjust driving accordingly.
Manage cargo securement and load distribution to prevent damage or accidents.
Complete and submit daily trip sheets.
Submit weekly documentation including, but not limited to, trip sheets, lumper receipts, and fuel receipts.
Communicate professionally with dispatchers, safety department, leadership, associates, motorists, shippers, receivers, law enforcement, and DOT officers.
Pull the 5th wheel release, tandem axle releases, and open/close trailer doors in all weather conditions.
Adjust trailer pin height using the landing gear crank for proper tractor-trailer connection or disconnection.
Sit for long periods of time in accordance with hours of service regulations.
Adapt quickly to road conditions, environment, traffic patterns, weather, and job demands.
Work weekends as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Load and unload trailers using hand tools, fork truck, or pallet jack.
Pick and pack materials for shipping.
Safely utilize powered equipment (reach truck, fork truck, pallet jack, etc.) upon certification at each Company location and in accordance with facility rules.
Utilize company WMS to manage inventory and trailer loading/unloading.
Maintain accurate inventory counts.
Perform cycle counts and physical inventories.
Assist in breaking down empty gaylords and maintaining the baler.
Assist other drivers and material handlers as assigned by leadership.
Refrain from using powered equipment at any facility until certified at that specific location.
Shuttle equipment to and from repair locations (e.g., Penske, Ryder, outside vendors).
Open trailer doors using the trailer door strap (peekaboo strap).
Chain tires during inclement weather in accordance with state regulations.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness in accordance with maintenance processes.
Complete yard checks as requested by leadership.
4.0 OTHER DUTIES, AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a safe and friendly work environment.
Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.
Assist in maintaining silos and cleaning.
Report damages and unsafe conditions.
Assist other Material Handlers as needed or directed by the Warehouse Manager.
Actively engage in safety and quality programs.
Identify and report safety concerns.
Maintain responsibility for personal safety, co-worker safety, and environmental safety.
Maintain a current, non-expired Class A CDL and valid DOT Medical Certificate.
Attend all operational and safety meetings as requested by leadership.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Moderate organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read Standard English text for pack list and job requirements.
Ability to communicate with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
Ability to use basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) for material calculations.
Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard policies and precedents.
Adequate verbal communication skills to use radio and/or paging systems.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to warnings, alarms, and forklift horns.
Proficient skill in JDE.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull loads up to 35 lbs. without an assisting device.
Ability to safely operate a forklift in high-traffic, low-clearance areas without posing a safety risk.
Ability to climb ladders and steps safely without assistance and without risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
Possess a valid Class A CDL.
Minimum of 1 year of verifiable comparable driving experience within the last 3 years, including pulling 53 ft trailers.
Meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements under 49 CFR 391.41 DOT regulations.
Ability to use TMS, WMS, and ELD systems.
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
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.
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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)