What We’re Searching for:

 At Hood Container Corporation, we are searching for someone with a “can do” attitude to join our Wilmington team as a CDL Driver - Class A / Warehouse Forklift Driver . In this role, you will need to be a self-starter with a desire to learn and develop your skills within the corrugated packaging industry. This role will report to the Shipping Manager of the plant.

 How You Will Contribute:

• Follows all company and DOT safety policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Maintain all DOT driver requirements such as a valid license and Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Obey all traffic laws, locally and nationally, and complies with scale requirements.
• Reports any temporary physical or mental impairment that would impede safe operation of equipment.
• Demonstrates patience, courtesy, cooperation, and professionalism while at the customer’s delivery site.
• Demonstrates a high level of competency operating tractors with trailers up to 53’, as well as other vehicles as assigned.
• Identifies and reports mechanical or safety concerns with equipment during pre and post operation
• Follows the designated routes as determined by the Fleet Dispatcher.
• Verify the bill of lading for accuracy, ensures proof of delivery is returned to the facility.
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
• Cooperates with all law enforcement or traffic officials.
• Maintains interior of company vehicles.
• Reports all accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Exercises extra caution and situational awareness in adverse weather conditions, requests recovery operation when necessary.
• Performs inter-warehouse transfer work as well as trailer yard movement activity as directed.

 What it Takes:

 · Valid Class A CDL with at least three years of experience

 · Clean Motor Vehicle Record

 · Three or more years of experience preferred

 · On going random drug and alcohol screening as required by the FMCSA.

 · Lift up to 25 lbs. alone and 50 lbs. assisted.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Our Story:  Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders. 

Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.