Class A CDL Driver Forklift Operator

AZZ Inc.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator for a dynamic role in Rockford, Illinois. This hybrid position offers a blend of driving and hands-on work, where you'll spend 20% of your time driving a semi-truck locally and 80% operating a forklift in a fast-paced industrial setting. Ideal candidates will have a strong driving background and a passion for logistics. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes safety and efficiency, while contributing to a collaborative team environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CDL – Class A license is required.
• 2-5 years of commercial driving experience is required.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer truck to transport goods.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle and forklift.
• Load and unload trucks and maintain records.

Skills

CDL – Class A license

Commercial driving experience

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

AZZ has an exciting 1st shift opportunity for a Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator at our Rockford Illinois facility. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager this 1st shift role is ideal for a skilled driver who also enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced industrial setting. This is a hybrid position where approximately 20% of your time will be spent driving a semi-truck locally, and the remaining 80% will involve forklift operation and material handling within our facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• May drive a tractor-trailer truck combination to transport and deliver goods to and from designated locations occasionally.
• Inspects and maintains vehicle and forklift to ensure that equipment is in proper working condition.
• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Loads and unloads trucks, vans and/or automobiles.
• Reports any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Presents bills and receipts and collects payments for goods delivered or loaded.
• Verifies the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Turns in receipts and money received from deliveries.
• Maintains records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Reads maps and follows written and verbal geographic directions.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• A CDL – Class A license under no type of suspension is required
• 2-5 years of commercial driving experience is required
• 1-3 years of forklift experience is required
• Experience hauling steel or industrial machinery is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AZZ Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace