CDL B Driver-1st Shift

Hodge Company; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodge Company in East Moline, IL is seeking a CDL-B Driver to support warehouse logistics, transporting goods between facilities and customers.

The role involves operating company vehicles, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety compliance on all deliveries.

Qualifications

• CDL-B license and valid medical card.
• Minimum 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Basic proficiency in warehouse software and MS Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; safety-focused.
• Must be 21+ and comply with ELDT regulations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, yard trucks, tractors, and straight trucks to move materials.
• Transport goods between facilities, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain inventory records and update the system.
• Conduct pre-trip checks and report equipment issues.
• Uphold safety policies and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety-conscious

Education

CDL-B license and medical card

2+ years tractor-trailer driving experience

Tools

Warehouse management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: As a CDL B Driver, you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. The primary responsibility will be transporting goods and materials between our warehouse facilities, suppliers, and customers. Your role will involve operating company vehicles, manage inventory, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries while adhering to all safety and traffic regulations.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items.

Safe Equipment & Vehicle Operation: Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, yard trucks, tractor-trailers, and straight trucks to move and deliver materials to designated locations. Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials following all safety guidelines and protocols. Conduct pre-operational equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and report any issues promptly.

Regulation Compliance: Adhere to all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and company policies to ensure safe and complaint operations.

Material Handling: Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage areas, ensuring proper stacking and securing of products. Transport materials to designated locations as required. Verify the accuracy of shipments and receipts, reporting any discrepancies.

Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by documenting material and trailer movements and updating the inventory management system. Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of low stock or potential shortages. Organize materials and trailers to optimize space and easy access.

Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.

Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.

Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.

Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the CDL B Driver must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education/Experience:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.

Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Tools.

Experience with or willingness to learn the use of material handling equipment is a plus.

Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B and medical card.

Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.

Internal employees with at least 1 year of service may be considered based on strong performance in safety, attendance, quality, and productivity. Subject to review by Safety, HR, and Operations.

For jobs requiring use of CDL: Employees must be at least 21 years of age.

CDL holders who obtained their license on or after February 7, 2022, must have successfully completed training through an FMCSA-registered driving school, in compliance with Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations