Distribution Material Handler/Back Up Driver

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Employee owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401K retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities

Training and development

Employee material purchase program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company in Rochelle, IL, seeks a dedicated warehouse and truck driver with a Class A CDL to receive, pick, and load freight for customers. You will handle loading, unloading, and securing loads, while following DOT regulations and maintaining accurate driver logs.

Daily duties include forklift operations and ensuring safety during transportation. The role requires reliable, punctual performance, strong math and organizational skills, and a customer-service mindset while working

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Must pass a D.O.T. Physical.
• Must pass a DOT Pre-employment drug test.
• Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld computer to receive incoming and outgoing freight.
• Pick product for customer orders and stage for loading.
• Load orders on semi-trucks.
• Unload stock onto racking.
• Inspect truck for defects and report condition.
• Ensure loads comply with DOT regulations and are safe.
• Drive truck safely to customer locations and back.
• Maintain driver logs and inspections according to DOT rules.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Be forklift certified to assist in loading/unloading.

Skills

Mathematics

Punctuality

Customer service

Organizational skills

CDL A with air brake

Forklift certification

Job description

• Location 748 Wiscold Drive,Rochelle, IL, 61068,United States
• Job Category Warehouse, Truck Driver-Class A CDL
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

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 industry’s 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.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS we offer:

• + $3000 Sign on Bonus
• + 3 weeks paid vacation within 1 st 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
• + 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
• 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:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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