CDL Driver III - Denver, CO

wilburellis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a Commercial Driver III in Denver to deliver goods and perform warehouse duties, including forklift operation and maintaining documentation. You will work with a team to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficient logistics.

The role requires 2+ years of commercial driving, a Class-A CDL with a clean record, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and forklift experience. Overtime during peak seasons and a High School Diploma are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class-A CDL with clean driving record.
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Endorsements for Doubles, Haz-Mat, and Tankers, or willingness to obtain.
• Forklift experience; certification on the job.
• Able to work overtime hours during busy seasons.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with digital systems for logs and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment.
• Operate a manual pallet jack with pallets weighing up to 3200 lbs.
• Ensure all shipments include proper shipping documents.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections.
• Maintain mileage and fuel logs on all vehicles.
• Ensure no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.
• Meet and complete all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL Class A

Forklift experience

Overtime availability

Haz-Mat endorsement

Doubles endorsement

Tankers endorsement

English fluency

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview:

The primary role of the Commercial Driver III is driving/operating a company truck for deliveries of goods and services to a varied customer base. The Driver also performs general warehouse duties, including but not limited to stocking and retrieving packages and bulk containers, driving a forklift, and general housekeeping.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

• Operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment.
• Operate a manual pallet jack with pallets weighing up to 3200 lbs.
• Ensure all shipments include proper shipping documents.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections.
• Maintain mileage and fuel logs on all vehicles.
• Ensure no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.
• Meet and complete all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 2+ years of commercial driving experience
• Valid driver's license with Class-A CDL and a clean driving record
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 lbs.
• Endorsements for Doubles, Haz-Mat, and Tankers, or willingness to obtain
• Forklift experience, will be certified on the job
• Able to work overtime hours during busy seasons
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

• Experience using digital systems to maintain vehicle logs, shipping documentation, and regulatory records accurately
• Comfortable using mobile devices, warehouse technology, and transportation management tools to support daily operations and communications
• Willingness to adopt new technologies, including AI-powered productivity tools such as Copilot, to improve efficiency, safety, and decision-making

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You present a professional personal appearance to our customers
• You're a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• You speak and write English fluently
• You're experienced in agriculture (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

The base compensation for this position ranges from $24.09 to $32.11 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.

This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.