CDL Driver - Class A/B

Carter Lumber Company; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking CDL Delivery Specialists to transport orders to local jobsites in a safe, timely manner with our company fleet. You will unload using a truck-mounted forklift and place materials at the customer site, while delivering friendly, professional service.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to schedules to ensure on‑time deliveries and high customer satisfaction. Growth opportunities exist within a family‑owned, expanding business.

Qualifications

• Previous delivery experience, preferably with building materials.
• Experience operating a truck-mounted forklift.
• An acceptable driving record and a current CDL license.
• Familiarity with building materials and delivery equipment is preferred.
• Ability to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Transport orders to local customer jobsites safely and timely.
• Unload at site using dump bed or truck-mounted forklift and place materials accurately.
• Ensure daily delivery schedules are met while providing friendly customer service.

Skills

Delivery experience

Forklift operation

Team player

Customer service

Education

CDL license

Tools

Truck-mounted forklift

Job description

Are you tired of being on the road for days or weeks at a time? Do you wish you could have a successful trucking career while also maintaining a consistent life at home? Drive for Carter Lumber and not only will you have a stable, predictable schedule that allows you to be home every night, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career to whatever you desire! We are a growing company and we want our people to grow right along with us.

Our Story

Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, weare still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description

As one of our CDL Delivery Specialists, you will be responsible for transporting orders to local customer jobsites in a safe and timely manner using our well-maintained and company-owned fleet. You will ensure that daily delivery schedules are met while providing friendly and professional customer service. While on site, you will unload using dump bed ortruck-mounted forklift to place the customer’s materials right where they need them.

Requirements

• Previous delivery experience, preferably with building materials
• Experience operating a truck-mounted forklift
• An acceptable driving record and a current CDL license
• Familiarity with building materials and delivery equipment is preferred
• Ability to be a team player

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!