CDL Driver-Valparaiso

Morgan Distributing, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Morgan Distributing, Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a reliable Package Delivery Driver to join our team. You will safely deliver package products locally and out of town to a variety of customers, and assist with loading.

A Class B CDL is required (Class A preferred). This role emphasizes pre-trip inspections, DOT compliance, and dependable daily attendance, in a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• CDL Class B (required) or Class A (preferred).
• Endorsements for tanker/hazmat are preferred.
• Maintain current DOT Physical.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Must be a commutable distance from Valparaiso, IN.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip DOT truck inspections.
• Report defects to supervisor.
• Follow DOT regulations and road rules.
• Maintain documents required by company and DOT.
• Operate and use delivery documents and electronic devices.
• Load package products safely onto trucks/trailers.
• Deliver to local and out-of-town customers.
• Move materials using handcarts, pallet jacks, or forklifts as needed.
• Assist shipping/receiving and unload trucks.
• Read work orders to determine items for movement.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and shrink wrap machines safely.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Weather adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Package Delivery Driver with a Class B CDL (Required) or a Class A CDL (Preferred)

Company: Morgan Distributing, Inc.

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Morgan Distributing, Inc. is a growing, family-owned business looking for a reliable Package Delivery Driver to join our team in Valparaiso, IN.

About Us

Founded in 1954, Morgan Distributing Inc. ("MDI") is a third-generation, family-owned flagship motor fluid distributor in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Arkansas. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality motor oils, industrial lubricants, metalworking, and specialty fluids to our customers. Our markets span automotive, trucking, heavy-duty, agriculture, construction, mining, power generation, and industrial. We provide industry-leading technology through synthetic lubrication, energy savings analysis, and assist in the development of long-term sustainable maintenance programs. We are proud to be family-owned, promoting a legacy of hard work, integrity, and a true dedication to customer service. Learn more about MDI at www.mdilubes.com.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of package products locally and out of town to a variety of customers. Package drivers at times will also be responsible for the efficient selecting, handling, and loading/unloading of products of various sizes, weights, and packaging. This role requires a constant focus on cleanliness inside and outside of the facility and the trucks. An ideal candidate will have a CDL Class B license or CDL Class A license (Preferred). A minimum of a CDL Class B is needed to drive our packaging trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Trip DOT truck inspections.
• Reporting to the immediate Supervisor any defects found on the truck/trailer during inspection.
• Follows all DOT regulations and obeys all rules of the road.
• Maintains all documents required either by the company or DOT.
• Utilizes electronic devices/delivery documents.
• Loading of package products safely onto trucks/trailers.
• Delivery to local and out-of-town customers.
• Move various sizes/weights of package products by hand or by mechanical means such as handcarts/pallet jack fork trucks.
• Transfer of products from package containers to customer tanks/drums.
• Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in products corresponding to BOLs.
• Read customer work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Mark materials with identifying information on row cards.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed on work orders and BOLs.
• Operates fork trucks, electric pallet jacks, and shrink wrap machines in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Maintain Valid CDL Driver’s License Class B or CDL Driver's License Class A (preferred).
• Endorsements for tanker/hazmat.
• Maintain current/valid DOT Physical.
• Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Ability to work in all types of weather and driving conditions.
• Must be a commutable distance from Valparaiso, IN.

Salary Range

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected Hours of Work

• Core Hours: 4:00am - 2:00pm.
• Either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday.
• Additional hours may be required based on production volume or customer needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)