Semi Truck Driver
Allegan, MI, US, 49010
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.
Description Overview
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Truck Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safety transporting raw materials, components and finished goods between various local sites to support Perrigo operations utilizing Perrigo’s internal fleet of tractors and trailers.
This is a 2nd shift position working 5pm-1am or 4pm-12am.
Scope of the Role
- Operating company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policy, applicable traffic laws and DOT regulations.
- Transporting raw materials, components and finished goods between different Perrigo campuses within the Allegan, Holland and Grand Rapids area. Additional runs may also be assigned to service partner facilities in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
- Promptly responding to requests for trailer moves while maintaining the prescribed number of empty trailers at each location.
- Interacting with other Perrigo employees, service providers and members of the public with professionalism and courtesy.
- Fulfilling all job responsibilities in a self-directed manner with minimal supervisory oversite.
- Participate in DOT random Alcohol and Drug screening program as required to maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections of trucks and trailers to ensure they are in good working condition, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, antifreeze, changing hoses, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), fuses, and executing minor repairs when necessary.
- Liaison with trucking contract companies for repairs, tire replacements, preventive maintenance, and other related matters.
- RODS logging is not required in this role, however compliance with other Hours of Service regulations is mandatory.
Experience Required
- Valid CDL Class A license.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and random substance abuse screening.
- Violation-free MVR and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo
Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids