Local Delivery Truck Driver

Big C Lumber; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health care and dental

Company paid life/disability

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Promote from within

Employee discount

Cell phone provided

Fitbit health initiative

Casual apparel store access

Employee referral program

Flexible time off

Job summary

Big C Lumber in Dowagiac, MI is hiring a Delivery Truck Driver. This full-time, day-shift role requires a CDL A and focuses on safe delivery of building materials, loading and securing loads, and daily vehicle inspections.

You will work with a supportive team, have access to benefits like 401k, health care, paid holidays, and opportunities to advance within the company. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• CDL A required and post-offer checks including drug test and DOT physical.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and move loads safely.
• Experience with load securing and material delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, and deliver material to customers.
• Perform daily inspections of delivery vehicles per DOT requirements.
• Maintain all required paperwork and communicate with office.
• Ensure accuracy of loads and assist with yard cleanliness.
• Adhere to safety and anti-theft procedures and promote BIG C image.

Skills

Map reading GPS

Load planning

Weather endurance

Effective communication

Safety consciousness

Adapt to software

Team collaboration

Tools

CDL A

Forklift certification

Pallet jacks

Tarps & banding equipment

DOT inspection process

Job description

Considering a career with Big C Lumber? Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here .

Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company!

Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team:

• 401k with 100% match options
• Health care and dental plan
• Company paid life and disability insurance plans
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Promote from within policy
• A generous employee discount on our products
• Company cell phone provided for most positions
• Fitbit health initiative
• Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
• Employee referral program
• Very liberal paid time off policy - including flexible holiday hours often resulting in long weekends over some holiday seasons
• Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
• New position training program - no experience necessary
• A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
• A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve

Big C Lumber in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a Delivery Truck Driver. This is a full time, day shift position with benefits. CDL A is required.

Delivery Truck Driver e ssential functions include:

• #1 priority is to ensure customer satisfaction while never compromising safety
• Load, secure, and deliver material
• Daily inspections of delivery vehicles per DOT requirements
• Report all returns to the office
• Maintain all required paperwork
• Check loads for accuracy
• Assist with ensuring yard is kept clean always
• Unload vehicles and check for material accuracy
• Maintain safe driving record as defined by the company’s insurance carrier
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
• Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the Operations Manager
• Adherence to all safety and fire regulations and anti-theft procedures
• Promote a positive image of BIG C

Requirements:

• CDL A required
• Ability to build and arrange loads properly
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 80lbs
• Ability to become Forklift Certified
• Post offer drug test, lift test, and DOT physical required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Map reading and/or GPS skills
• Knowledge of building materials preferred, but not required
• Ability to withstand and drive in harsh weather conditions
• Build and arrange loads properly
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 80# to specified areas, in rough terrain, up/down steps
• Ability to adapt to in-house software

Equipment Used

• Multi-line phone
• Calculator
• Computer
• Safety equipment
• Saws, pallet jacks, hand tools
• Tarps, wraps, banding equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer
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