Driver General Application

Schupan & Sons; Kalamazoo, Elkhart (MI, IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schupan & Sons is seeking a Driver - General Application in Kalamazoo, MI. The role focuses on safe driving of company trucks and equipment, delivering and picking up materials while maintaining excellent customer service.

The position is full-time, 1st shift, non-exempt, with reporting to a Supervisor. Core values guide the team as they handle varying loads and follow FMCSA regulations to ensure safety and efficiency on every route.

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable related driving experience.
• CDL A license (unrestricted) with valid medical card and acceptable driving record.
• Some positions may require a Chauffeur's or CDL-B license.

Responsibilities

• Drive company trucks and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Deliver and pick up metal, aluminum, or plastic materials and products.
• Maintain logs and comply with FMCSA regulations.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety issues.
• Secure cargo and ensure proper loading and unloading procedures.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CDL-A license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Davis Creek - Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Stop living to work and drive with Schupan.

We have Drivers in most of our locations.

• Kalamazoo, MI Elkhart, IN
• Grand Rapids, MI Toledo, OH
• Wixom, MI Russellville,KY
• Des Moines, IA Dayton, OH

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

• 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.

QualificationsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of verifiable related driving experience
• CDL A license (unrestricted) with an acceptable driving record and a valid medical card. (Some positions only require a Chauffeur's license or CDL-B license)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Use limbs to operate controls, levers, and gears, such as shifting gears, to drive, position, load, and unload the truck.
• Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Routinely work in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to outdoor climate
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Routinely exposed to moving and mechanical parts and potential exposure to electrical shock.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.