Distribution Material Handler/Back Up Driver

Wausau Supply Co in; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Paid Vacation (3 weeks)

9 Paid Holidays

Employee Owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Employer funded retirement up to $4/hr

401K Retirement Fund

Health, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Dis

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement opportunities

Training and development

Employee Material Purchase Program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company seeks a Distribution Material Handler/Back Up Driver to support our distribution network. The role performs warehouse tasks, loads and unloads freight, and drives customer deliveries when needed. CDL-A with air brake, DOT compliance, and forklift certification are required.

Applicants should be reliable, punctual, and able to lift heavy items. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for advancement and training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Must pass a DOT physical and a DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Forklift certification is required for loading/unloading.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming/outgoing freight using a handheld computer.
• Pick product for customer orders and stage for loading.
• Load orders onto semi-trucks and unload stock onto racking.
• Maintain driver logs and inspection reports per DOT regulations.
• Inspect truck condition before and after trips and ensure load safety.
• Deliver to customer locations and return; work flexible hours.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Forklift certified

Load securement

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Reading comprehension

Punctual

Teamwork

Job description

Distribution Material Handler/Back Up Driver (Transportation)

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industrys leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

BENEFITS we offer:

• + $3000 Sign on Bonus
• + 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
• + 9paid holidays
• + 100% Employee Owned
• + Employee Stock Ownership Program
• ~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
• + 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
• + Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• + Employee Assistance Program
• + Opportunity for advancement
• + Training and development
• + Employee Material Purchase Program

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to)

• Use of hand held computer to receive incoming and outgoing freight
• Picking product for Customer Orders and staging for loading
• Loading orders on semi-trucks
• Unloading stock onto racking
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition to ensure truck is safe
• Check Load and secure to D.O.T. Regulations. Make sure the load is safe and legal before moving
• Drive truck safely and legally to customer locations and return
• Open curtains, unstrap product, count and check product for damage and shortages
• Assist receivers in unloading and loading the truck
• Maintains driver logs and inspection reports according to D.O.T. regulations
• Maintain a professional image at all times
• Must be able to be forklift certified to aid in loading, unloading, and general warehouse work
• Must be able to work flexible schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Good to Exceptional Mathematic skills are essential
• Reading / Comprehension essential
• Punctual, Self-Motivated and Reliable
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills
• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Must possess a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical
• Must pass a DOT Pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to be forklift certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to able to hand lift 100 pounds occasionally, 70 pounds repetitivelyProducts of 100 or more are lifted with forkliftAble to obtain a D.O.T. medical card.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

A Warehouse Material Handler will be exposed to all weather conditionsFlexibility with hours and schedules is necessary due to work days of 10-13 hours during our peak season