CDL Delivery Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Charles Kirchner And Son Inc; Mahomet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kirchner Building Center in Mahomet, IL is seeking a CDL Delivery Driver to load, transport, and deliver lumber and building materials. You will maintain accurate paperwork and uphold safety standards while serving customers across the lumberyard.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, coordinating with the team for timely deliveries, and keeping the yard organized. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and customer service is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain DOT Medical Certification Card.
• Experience operating a forklift and heavy equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of lumber and building materials; safety conscious.
• Ability to follow company processes and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries on time.
• Safely operate forklift per OSHA and company standards.
• Schedule deliveries with customers and coordinate with team.
• Maintain clean, organized lumberyard and storage buildings.
• Handle delivery paperwork, inventory, and inter-yard transfers.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address concerns.

Skills

CDL license

Forklift operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lumber knowledge

Procedural compliance

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CDL Delivery Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard

About this position

Description:

CDL Delivery Drivers must be knowledgeable about lumber and building materials and will ensure that all company processes and procedures are followed relating to product deliveries and operations within the lumberyard. It is the responsibility of the CDL Driver to ensure the product is transported in an efficient, safe, timely manner with no damage to the product.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately build loads and prepare materials for deliveries in a timely manner
• Safely operate forklift in accordance with OSHA and KBC standards
• Work with team to schedule deliveries of materials to customers
• Maintain clean and organized environment in lumberyard and storage buildings
• Responsible for proper paperwork for deliveries, incoming inventory and inter-yard transfers
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Build relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all operations are running smoothly
• Perform other assigned tasks as requested by leadership team when needed
• Transport product / inventory between stores efficiently, safely and timely
• Properly strap load for transportation
• Abide by laws and rules enforced on the roads
• Able to safely and properly operate a forklift (certifications completed)
• Responsible for keeping CDL License and DOT Medical Certification Card current and in good standing
• Perform all required daily equipment inspections in accordance with Kirchner Building Center safety guidelines
• Complete daily truck inspections and logs

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Valid Class B (or higher) CDL license
• Must possess or be willing to obtain DOT Medical Certification Card (preferably self-certified as “Interstate”)
• Clean driving record and ability to ensure proper delivery while preventing damage to materials and equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of lumber and building materials
• Ability to follow company processes and procedures
• Ability to always maintain a culture of safety
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements

Pay Scale

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Individual must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend for the duration of each shift
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Full time schedule includes a rotation of hours on Saturday’s
• Limited overtime based on business needs
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 7:0am - 5:00pm; Saturday 7:00am - Noon (hours may vary by location / season)

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Store Manager and/or Leadership to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves and others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

Salary Information

$20 - $25Hourly Wage