CDL Driver & Receiving Handler

Dogwood Industries LLC; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dogwood Industries LLC in Sedro-Woolley, WA is seeking a CDL Driver & Receiving Handler to join our manufacturing team. This role combines driving with receiving duties, requiring a Class A CDL, a clean record, and the ability to work with the Receiving Team when not driving.

You will split time between routes and warehouse tasks, communicate with customers, conduct safety checks, and ensure accurate loading and unloading.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with clean driving record in last 3 years.
• 2+ years of CDL driving experience.
• Fluent English with strong writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform receiving tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive haul runs up to one hour one-way, about 70% of the time.
• Communicate with customers and operate delivery vehicle safely per DOT.
• Perform regular safety inspections per SOPs and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate with warehouses and notify loaders if late.
• Participate in local weekly recurring routes and count products during loading/unloading.
• Assist Receiving Team with document control and daily tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English writing

Navigation tools

Independent work

Customer mindset

Tools

GPS Navigation

Fleet software

Forklift operation

Flatbed/Step deck

Job description

Job Title

CDL Driver & Receiving Handler

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a CDL Driver & Receiving Handler to join our growing team. This position requires the candidate to have their Class A CDL with a two or more years of experience and a clean driving record. A successful candidate needs to be a team player as this position requires the employee to jump in with the Receiving Team when they are not driving.

Duties & Responsibilities

Approximately 70% Driving

• Drive haul runs up to or exceeding one-hour commute (one way)
• You must be willing to communicate and cooperate with customers, respond to their questions, and safely operate delivery vehicle in compliance with company and DOT Guidelines, Rules and Regulations
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment in keeping with company SOPs and OSHA standards
• Communicate professionally with warehouses, including notifying loaders by phone if you will be late for a scheduled drop-off or pickup
• Follow a schedule of weekly recurring local runs between customers
• Count product during loading and / or unloading
• Other duties as assigned

Approximately 30% Receiving Handler

The expectation is when the employee is not driving, they will join the receiving team to assist with their daily tasks. This may include but is not limited to:

• Document control, tracking and reporting
• Manages change when unforeseen conditions require adjustments to work plan and schedule
• Loading and unloading materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL, with a clean driving record for the last 3 years
• 2+ years of experience as a CDL driver
• Ability to use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps and/or web-based maps
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English
• Forklift experience is a plus
• 1 year flatbed/step deck experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity in a factory environment. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. The employee must be able to spend time standing on a factory floor and balance for extended periods of time; be able to sit in a vehicle to perform the driving tasks; be able to move over and around obstacles and climb stairs; be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight or pull and push material to receive and inspect the same. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Compensation

$30.00 – $38.00 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Factory at 500 Metcalf Building M, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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