Delivery Driver and Material Handler Building Materials / Lumberyard

Charles Kirchner And Son Inc; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off (including paid day off)

Job summary

Kirchner Building Centers in Paxton, IL is hiring a Delivery Driver and Material Handler for building materials. The role requires operating trucks and forklifts, performing pre-trip checks, and ensuring safe, accurate deliveries to customers.

The position offers local routes with home daily, a Class B CDL preferred, and opportunities to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record.
• CDL Class B (or above) preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate delivery trucks and forklifts safely.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance.
• Check deliveries for accuracy and secure loads.
• Communicate with customers and obtain delivery signatures.
• Unload material and assist customers in the yard.
• Maintain safety standards per OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers.

Skills

Clean driving record

CDL Class B

Forklift certification (within 30 days

Daily commuting Paxton IL

Load capacity & safety knowledge

Pre-employment screenings

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Delivery Driver and Material Handler Building Materials / Lumberyard

About this position

Delivery Driver - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Paxton, IL

Kirchner Building Centers is a family owned and operated business serving East Central Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. The company was founded in 1906 and continues to grow with each generation. Our Charleston location is seeking a reliable and experienced Delivery Driver and Material Handler - Building Materials / Lumberyard with a Class B CDL or above license to join our team.

Benefits available to Delivery Driver:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (including paid day off on your birthday)
• Local Routes / Home Daily

Requirements:

Experience and License Requirements of the Delivery Driver:

• Clean driving record
• Class B CDL (or above) preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire (training/testing provided by Kirchner Building Centers)
• Able to travel to and from work in Paxton, IL daily
• Prior knowledge of load capacity, safety guidelines and general maintenance of trucks a plus
• Must be able to complete pre-employment screenings

Physical Requirements of the Delivery Driver:

• May need to lift, push, or move products weighing an average of 100 pounds
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Responsibility & Duties of the Delivery Driver:

• Trucks and forklift must be kept clean and in working condition.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of truck and do routine maintenance.
• Inform manager/supervisor of all necessary truck repairs and maintenance so it can be scheduled in a timely manner.
• Check delivery product for accuracy and make sure the load is secured properly.
• Communicate with customers about their delivery and get proper signature on delivery paperwork.
• Unload material by hand or operate a Boom Truck or Moffett Forklift to unload material.
• Assist customers who require material from the yard in a professional manner.
• Must maintain and adhere to all safety and health standards as established by OSHA and Kirchner Building Centers while driving, unloading, or working around the yard.
• Must be able to responsibly operate a yard forklift.
• Abide by traffic laws posted in the area.
• Trucks and forklift must be kept clean and in working condition.
• Will be responsible for proper paperwork for deliveries, incoming inventory, and inner-yard.
• Responsible for unloading product from vendors, inner-yard and delivery trucks and putting the material away.
• Maintain good communication with other co-workers.
• Other duties assigned by store manager or ownership.

Schedule:

• Hours of Operation: 7:00am - 5:00pm (hours may vary by location/season; Saturday hours differ; Closed Sunday)
• Some Saturday mornings may be required, based on business needs
• Limited overtime available

Salary Information

$20 - $23Hourly Wage