CDL Local Driver

Carpenter Co.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking a CDL Driver to join our logistics team in the Allentown area. You will communicate daily with dispatch, supervisors, and customers, ensuring on‑time delivery while complying with DOT regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with one year of driving experience.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining a clean MVR, and accurately completing DOT logs. We offer benefits, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
• Previous employment checks must be acceptable.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Shipping Supervisor, and external customers.
• Maintain the highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
• Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
• Know, understand, and maintain compliance to all DOT rules and regulations.

Skills

CDL License

Following instructions

Reading & math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Position Scope

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. As a CDL Driver, you are expected to communicate on a daily basis with multiple levels of Company personnel and most importantly with external customers. Performs work in the setting of a Company truck with exposure to weather conditions and various customer locations. Major challenges involves on time delivery of products to customers while complying with various state and Federal laws and regulations, such as DOT regulations, etc.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

One year driving experience and product delivery required to perform the job. Specific on the job training is provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license.
• Previous employment checks must be acceptable.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Essential Functions

• Receive and understand instructions from Dispatcher, Shipping Supervisor, and external customers.
• Must maintain highest respect of the customer and meeting their needs.
• Ability to communicate and relay information to others.
• Possess and maintain a clean MVR within Company's guidelines.
• Properly follow administrative procedures regarding billing and manifest paperwork.
• Transport and deliver materials and services per customer requirements.
• Know, understand, and maintain compliance to all State and Federal DOT rules and regulations governing the operation of tractor trailers and transportation of Company products and materials.
• Driver needs to be able to drive manual/automatic.
• Report conditions that may affect the operations of the trucks and trailers.
• Maintain accurate DOT Logs.
• Deliver product as scheduled.
• Assist in loading and unloading.
• Lifting more than 75 lbs.
• Required to perform checks to equipment and/or vehicle used at start, during, and end of use.
• Fueling and checking of equipment's fluid levels required of unit, or units used.
• Note any errors or customer concerns to Company management as soon as practical.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. We'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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