Driver-CDL

Bay Converting Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bay Converting Inc. in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a CDL Driver to deliver metal building insulation materials and support warehouse operations. You will operate tractor-trailers under DOT regulations, load and unload at job sites, and maintain accurate logs and paperwork.

This role requires attention to safety, ability to read load sheets, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will work with the plant team to keep deliveries on schedule and help with warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving in the last five years.
• Valid Class A CDL and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Clean driving record per insurer requirements.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one after hire.
• Experience with fiberglass insulation or metal building insulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe Vehicle Operation: Operate tractor-trailers to deliver insulation materials per schedule, adhering to DOT regulations and safety guidelines.
• Safety Technology: Use vehicle cameras and GPS to ensure safety and efficient routes to sites.
• Equipment Maintenance: Complete daily DVIRs and report issues to Plant Manager.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain FMCSA/HOS compliance and accurate logs; process paperwork.
• Loading and Unloading: Physically load/unload insulation rolls and accessories at sites; ensure accuracy.
• Customer Relations & Communication: Provide professional service, obtain signatures, collect COD as needed; report site issues to Plant Manager.
• Housekeeping & Support: Keep areas clean, assist production/shipping, handle hazardous materials per safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Basic math for load planning

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

CDL-A

Job description

Description

As a CDL Driver, you are a critical link in our supply chain, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of metal building insulation products directly to our customers. This role requires a professional who is equally skilled behind the wheel and at the job site, handling the physical loading and unloading of materials with precision. You will operate equipment outfitted with advanced safety technology—including front-facing, driver-facing, and rearward mirror-mounted cameras—to maintain our high safety standards. When not on the road, you will support our local operations through warehouse assistance, maintaining a "customer-first" attitude to uphold our reputation for excellence in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Vehicle Operation
  • Operate tractor-trailers to deliver insulation materials within a pre-determined schedule, strictly adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Corporate Safety guidelines.
  • Relocate trailers at the plant facility to streamline loading operations.
• Safety Technology
  • Utilize integrated vehicle safety systems, including driver-facing dash cameras, front-facing dash cameras, and rearward-facing mirror-mounted cameras to ensure the highest standards of road safety and incident prevention.
  • Efficiently utilize maps and GPS to determine the most effective routes to job sites and delivery locations.
• Equipment Maintenance
  • Perform comprehensive daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports (DVIR). Immediately report maintenance issues to the Plant Manager.
• Compliance and Documentation
  • Complete daily DOT logs via Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
  • Ensure 100% compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT Hours of Service (HOS) laws; manage and maintain accurate electronic logs to prevent violations and ensure safe operation.
  • Accurately process all paperwork, including picking lists, bills of lading, fuel receipts, and trip reports.
• Loading and Unloading
  • Hands‑on responsibility for the loading and unloading of insulation rolls and accessories at job sites and customer offices, ensuring delivery accuracy and material integrity throughout the process.
• Customer Relations
  • Provide professional customer service during deliveries, ensuring customers sign for receipts and collecting COD charges when specified.
• Communication
  • Act as a liaison between the field and the plant by reporting any job site issues to the Plant Manager for immediate customer resolution.
• Housekeeping & Support
  • Keep work areas, aisles, and storage zones clean, organized, and free from debris, empty pallets, or packaging waste.
  • Assist production and shipping personnel as needed to ensure on‑time order fulfillment and efficient workflow.
  • Handle any hazardous or special materials under supervision and in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Qualifications

• Age, Education & Experience: 23 years of age, High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 2 full years of verifiable tractor‑trailer driving experience in the last 5 years.
  • Class A - 53’ trailer/dry van experience required (Class A dump truck does not qualify)
• Licensing: Mus possess a valid CDL and have the ability to obtain a DOT Medica Examiner’s Certificate.
• Driving Record: As a condition of continued employment, employees working in a position requiring driving as an essential function of the job are required to maintain a valid license, and an acceptable driving record as per our insurance provider’s requirements.
• Equipment: Valid forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with fiberglass insulation, facing materials, or metal building insulation is preferred.
• Strong Attention to Detail: High level of precision in performing tasks and verifying shipments.
• Excellent Communication: Ability to relay information clearly to team members and supervisors.
• Teamwork Skills: A collaborative mindset to reach daily production and loading goals.
• Instruction Interpretation: Ability to read, understand, and follow technical work instructions and load sheets.
• Basic Mathematical Proficiency: Ability to accurately calculate square footage based on dimensions.
  • Capability to determine the quantity of rolls required for a load based on specific square footage requirements.
• Safety & Physicality: Proven commitment to workplace safety and organization. Must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform duties in a production environment.
• Availability: Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs and delivery schedules.

Work Environment & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Setting: Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular exposure to fiberglass insulation materials.
• Physical Demands: This position requires continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the duration of the shift.
• Required PPE: Safety glasses and OSHA-compliant safety-toed footwear must be worn at all times in production and warehouse areas.
• Optional PPE: Dust masks are available for use at the employee’s discretion.

Noise Levels

Hearing protection is not required in this environment.

Division Summary

With over 20 plants nationwide, we are the largest producer and distributor of a complete line of metal building insulation materials and accessories and the largest producer of custom‑laminated metal building blanket insulation in the nation. With extensive inventories and locations strategically placed throughout the United States, we have everything needed for your metal building insulation projects and can deliver quickly and efficiently.

Benefits

• Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance. A wellness program with incentives.
• Financial security with a 401(k) with a generous company match, a Health Savings Account option, and life & disability insurance for unexpected events.
• Work‑Life balance supported by a generous amount of paid time off and holidays to recharge.
• Additional perks include employee discounts, company events and recognition programs.

***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado.***