Driver

Schupan; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Schupan is seeking a Driver for the Kalamazoo, MI area. The role involves operating company trucks and related equipment to deliver and pick up materials, while maintaining safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, maintaining logs, and reporting any vehicle issues to supervision. The position requires flexibility for overtime and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• CDL-A and/or CDL-B required; appropriate licensing as per location.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals and documents.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Drive company trucks and related equipment in a safe, efficient manner.
• Deliver and pick up metal, aluminum or plastic materials and products.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and address safety issues.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service status per FMCSA rules.
• Report vehicle defects or accidents to supervision and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

CDL-A

CDL-B

Chauffeur’s license

Safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

We have Drivers in most of our locations.

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Title

Driver - General Application

Classification

Non-Exempt

Department

Based on Location

Reports to

Supervisor

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

1st Shift

CORE VALUES

Job Duties

Schupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

Summary

The Driver is responsible for driving company trucks and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver and pick up metal, aluminum, or plastic materials and products while providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

• CDL-A: Drive combination vehicles with capacities in excess of 26,001 lbs. (roll-off, flatbed Conestoga trailers, lugger, or dry van are primarily used)
• CDL-B: Drive commercial motor vehicles in excess of 26,001 lbs.
• Chauffeur’s license: drive 26-foot flatbed
• Understand and ensure consistent compliance with all federal, state and local laws / regulations, and company policies / procedures regarding the FMCSA.
• Perform upkeep on mobile equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods (electronic).
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Consistently provides prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Communicate to customers and coworkers in a clear and professional manner.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers and Protects materials from weather, as needed.
• Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any safety issues immediately.
• Maintain company equipment inside/out in order to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
• Must have effective communication skills in order to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.
• Work overtime as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.