Class A Driver

Mead Lumber; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Work-life balance

Career growth

Job summary

Mead Lumber of Manhattan, KS, is seeking a Class A Driver to safely deliver building materials to customer job sites. You will operate company vehicles, assist with loading, verify orders, and provide exceptional service while adhering to DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and professional communication with customers and yard staff.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Class A or similar commercial vehicles.
• Ability to load/unload materials and verify orders.
• Commitment to safe driving and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients.
• Load trucks according to the sales invoice and list of materials.
• Organize and secure loads to ensure safe and efficient transport.
• Verify accuracy of loads with the yard manager before departure.
• Deliver and unload materials at customer job sites, ensuring satisfaction.
• Follow delivery instructions and ensure timely deliveries.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Record delivery information on the sales invoice and communicate customer messages from the job site.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company trucks and forklifts, including wearing seat belts at all times.
• Adhere to yard loading and security procedures.
• Accurately process merchandise returns with a credit memo.
• Address and resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

DOT regulations

Load/unload materials

Vehicle inspections

Job description

Mead Lumber of Manhattan
111 South Seth Childs Road
Manhattan, KS 66502, USA

Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Class A Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering building materials to customer job sites. This position operates company vehicles, assists with loading and unloading materials, verifies orders for accurate and timely delivery, and provides excellent customer service. The Class A Driver must follow all DOT regulations and company safety policies while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude with customers and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients.
• Load trucks according to the sales invoice and list of materials.
• Organize and secure loads to ensure safe and efficient transport.
• Verify accuracy of loads with the yard manager before departure.
• Deliver and unload materials at customer job sites, ensuring satisfaction.
• Follow delivery instructions and ensure timely deliveries.
• Perform vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Record delivery information on the sales invoice and communicate customer messages from the job site.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company trucks and forklifts, including wearing seat belts at all times.
• Adhere to yard loading and security procedures.
• Accurately process merchandise returns with a credit memo.
• Address and resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.