CDL Driver

Lippert Components Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert Components Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a full-time driver to transport finished chassis to customers. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, inspecting finished products, and managing delivery paperwork.

The ideal candidate will have teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a preference for those holding a Lift Truck Operators License. This role will require working in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Lift Truck Operators License preferred (training available).
• Must meet physical demands of standing, walking, and lifting over 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate machinery and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished chassis to the customer following safety procedures.
• Inspect and prepare chassis for transportation.
• Coordinate delivery paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Transportation knowledge

Welding competency

Adaptability

Tools

Lift Truck

Tractor

Job description

Summary/Objective

The driver is responsible for transporting finished chassis to the customer.

Essential Functions

1. Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company;
2. Final inspection of finished chassis and repair of minor defects;
3. Preparation of finished chassis for transportation through appropriate stabilization and safety procedures;
4. Delivery of finished chassis to customer following approved delivery routes and specified delivery areas;
5. Unloading of finished chassis at appropriate destination through approved procedures;
6. Coordination of necessary paperwork at the time of departure, at time of delivery, and at time of return;
7. Receipt and delivery of miscellaneous goods as is necessary or assigned;
8. Rotation of position into production team structure as necessary;
9. Assistance in repair work as necessary;
10. Maintenance of good housekeeping practices at all times

Competencies

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
3. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, and measurements;
4. Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects;
5. Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
6. Must demonstrate competency in transportation and over-the-road responsibilities;
7. Must demonstrate welding competency and knowledge of welding systems;
8. Must be able to rotate to other production positions as the need arises or as is deemed necessary;
9. Must be able to operate a Lift Truck or Tractor as necessary;
10. Must possess successful problem solving skills;
11. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.;
12. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
13. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.

Qualifications

Lift Truck Operators License preferred (training available).

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires Personal Protective Equipment. Protective Equipment supplied by the company includes: Coating suit, Coating Boots, Spray Socks, Respirator, Work Gloves, Safety Glasses and Ear Plugs. Employees may be required to provide additional Protective Equipment (Safety Shoes, etc.).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Local Travel

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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