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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1.0 PURPOSE:

• Detail specific tasks and responsibilities for the position of Lead Driver Trainer.
• Ensure job performance is safe, effective, and efficient.

2.0 SCOPE:

• Used from the date of hire throughout training as a reference.
• Not all-inclusive.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport goods and freight using a truck or tractor-trailer.
• Complete pre/post-trip inspections on tractor and trailer.
• Inspect load for proper securement.
• Notify dispatch if the load is not properly secured; use straps/load locks as necessary.
• Review BOL for accuracy.
• Plan route, breaks, and deliveries to meet customer deadlines.
• Complete electronic DVIR via ELD for any deficiencies.
• Contact maintenance and Penske repair hotline for necessary repairs/inspections.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and repairs with Lease provider (Penske/Ryder).
• Contact safety and dispatch immediately after a safety incident.
• Complete monthly Near Miss documentation.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and delivery from consignee.
• Utilize onboard TMS system for dispatch and communication.
• Comply with all traffic laws and FMCSR regulations, including hours of service.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and transportation personnel.
• Monitor weather and road conditions for safe driving.
• Manage cargo securement and load distribution.
• Complete and submit a daily trip sheet.
• Submit weekly documentation (trip sheets, lumper receipts, fuel receipts, etc.).
• Communicate professionally with all relevant personnel and officials.
• Pull the 5th wheel release, tandem axle releases, and trailer doors in all weather conditions.
• Adjust trailer pin height using the metal crank.
• Sit for extended periods (up to the hours of service limit).
• Adapt quickly to road, environmental, and job demands.
• Work weekends as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
• Load and unload trailers using hand, forklift, or pallet jack.
• Pick and pack materials for shipping.
• Use powered equipment safely upon certification at each Company location.
• Utilize WMS for inventory and trailer loading/unloading.
• Travel to Company warehouses for onsite support.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Assist in breaking down empty gaylords and maintaining baler.
• Assist other drivers and material handlers as assigned.
• Do not use power equipment at a facility until certified.
• Train CDL drivers in safety, driving, and delivery processes.
• Travel to locations to instruct drivers in safety, onboard system usage, and procedures.
• Evaluate drivers using observation and assessment tools.
• Ensure training vehicles meet safety standards.
• Practice and coach defensive driving techniques.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve driving skills.
• Maintain driver training and progress documentation.
• Stay updated on transportation regulations.
• Pass JJ Keller driver trainer class.
• Perform additional functions as instructed.
• Travel required (25-50%).

4.0 OTHER DUTIES, AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe and friendly work environment.
• Perform other assigned functions.
• Assist in maintaining silos and cleaning.
• Report damages and unsafe conditions.
• Assist Material Handlers as directed by Warehouse Manager.
• Be actively engaged in safety and quality programs.
• Identify and report safety concerns.
• Ensure personal, co-worker, and environmental safety.
• Maintain a current, non-expired Class A CDL.

5.0 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Moderate organizational skills, including the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read Standard English text for requirements on pack list.
• Communicate with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Able to use simple math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to determine material calculations.
• Make appropriate job decisions following standard policies and past precedents.
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and/or paging system to contact co-workers in other areas of the complex.
• Recognize an emergency situation 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 shouted warnings, alarms, and forklift horns.
• Proficient skill in JDE.
• Able to frequently lift, push, and pull loads of no more than 35 lbs. without the use of an assisting device.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in high-traffic, low-clearance areas without posing a safety risk to others.
• Able to climb ladders and steps safely without assistance; must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Required 1 year of verifiable comparable driving experience, including pulling 53-ft trailers.
• Meet the physical qualifications and examination under 391.41 DOT regulations.

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.