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Plastic Express
Class "A" CDL-Drayage Driver-Pooler, GA ()

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Job Description
Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our Can-Do tradition.

Qualifications:
  • High School or equivalent
  • Current unrestricted Class “A” CDL License.
  • At least 2 years of Class “A” driving experience. (Required)
  • A motor vehicle driving record that meets current Plastic Express standards.
  • Successfully pass a physical exam as prescribed by DOT including pre-employment drug testing.
  • TWIC Card
Position Requirements
  • Driver requirements include working 8-14 hour days
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends
  • Safely load and deliver product
  • May be trained to do some loading and unloading at warehouse when needed
If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.
Founded by a truck driver in 1970 and still family owned. WE HIRE TO RETIRE.

Job Requirements
After careful market research and consideration, Plastic Express has made the decision to open a Drayage division in Savannah, GA. We’re currently building over 2,000,000 sf of warehouse space, that will package and store material for a great export customer base. Our research shows having our own assets performing the transportation has been proven to be extremely beneficial.

Company Overview
Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 18 warehouse locations and 37 rail terminals across the US. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some Non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 190 trucks, with approximately 227 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 500 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition.

Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition.
 
Job Summary:
We are looking for exceptional, professional drivers to join our export team. While we’re not insistent you must have container drayage experience, preferential consideration will be offered to those that do. We offer a safety incentive program, paid vacation time, personal cell phone reimbursement, 401k, medical, dental and vision packages - you’ve found the premier employer for drayage in the Greater Savannah Area!  
 
Safety and compliance are not taken lightly at Plastic Express. All applicants should have a good understanding of CSA Scores and how they affect our business. Our CSA scores are very low and we intend on keeping them that way. Our excellent maintenance program, paired with our safety and compliance program, ensure we hold up our end of the bargain. We insist you do as well.  
Our trucks are in great shape, with polished wheels, drive fenders, steps, etc. As you know, they do not get this way on their own. Drivers are expected to keep them polished and washed. This too does not go uncompensated. Slow days will serve as yard work days and paid hourly. However, we want you to understand this is not simply driving a box back-and-forth type job. Pride, professionalism and your willingness to use elbow grease is essential. 
Safety and compliance are not taken lightly at Plastic Express. All applicants should have a good understanding of CSA Scores and how they affect our business. Our CSA scores are very low and we intend to keep them that way. Our excellent maintenance program, paired with our safety and compliance program, ensure we hold up our end of the bargain and we expect no less from you.
When the workload is slow, you will be required to perform duties in the yard on an hourly basis.  Hourly rates will be negotiated.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Inspect tractor, trailer, and required accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure.
  • Operate in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
  • Communicate with dispatcher and receivers in English.
  • Report all accidents or incidents involving driver or company equipment.
  • Report any delays that will affect pick up or delivery appointments.
  • Maintaining cleanliness (both inside and out) of the truck and trailer
In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Family health benefit packages
  • Vacation pay after a year
  • Holiday pay
  • Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year
  • Performance incentive bonus
  • $30.00 per hour pay