Local Route CDL A Driver (M-F)

Wurth-Industry-of-North-America-1; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Matching

Referral Program

Employee Discount

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Company culture

Job summary

Wurth Baer Supply Company is seeking a reliable Local CDL-A Truck Driver to support the Columbus, OH facility and product delivery operations. You will load, transport, and deliver cabinets, hardware, and wood products, using a route-planning app and maintaining a strong safety record.

Manual transmission proficiency is required; expect routes within Columbus and nearby areas, with early start times and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A CDL is required.
• Experience and proficiency driving manual transmission 10-speed tractors.
• Clean driving record for the past three years in all states where licensed.
• Pass a medical examination for commercial driver fitness and obtain the required medical card.
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Help load the company truck and transport Wurth Baer Supply products to customers as needed.
• Deliver cabinets, hardware, wood/laminate, and lacquer/finish.
• Use company app on a cell phone to plan routes.
• Provide positive, friendly customer service with each delivery.
• Assist with general warehouse operations when needed.
• Lift and lower packages up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain safety through proper lifting techniques and adapt to temperature changes.
• Exhibit a customer-focused demeanor in all interactions.

Skills

Local CDL-A

Manual transmission proficiency

Clean driving record

DOT compliance

Warehousing experience

Customer service

Job description

Wurth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board & panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools and shop supplies. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Wurth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wurth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 450+ companies in over 80 countries.

• Wurth Baer Supply Company, one of the nation's premier distributors to the woodworking industry, is seeking a reliable and responsible LOCAL CDL-A TRUCK DRIVER to support our Columbus, OH facility and product delivery operations.

*MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED*

• TRUCK TYPES: 36-Foot Semi-Truck Curtain Side (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) and a 26-foot Curtain Side Straight Truck (10-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
• DRIVERS RUN 3 ROUTES: SOUTHERN ROUTE - Southern Ohio into Parkersburg, WV - NORTHERN ROUTE - as far north as Mansfield, OH - COLUMBUS ROUTE: All within the 270 ring in the city area.
• SCHEDULE: 5:30am-3:00pm (approximately) - Tuesday and Thursday routes are a bit shorter with end times between 1:00pm-2:00pm ET (Northern route is 2x/week and Southern route is 2x/week) - Fridays are all around Columbus, OH (270 ring).
• $2000 PERFORMANCE BONUS (BEFORE TAXES): Drivers in good standing with the company will receive $1,000 after 90 days of employment and another $1,000 after 180 days of employment. Safety, attendance, attitude, and consistent on-time arrivals to work each day are all calculated into the decision of being considered in good standing with the company.
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENT: MUST be VERY PROFICIENT with 10-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
• HAND UNLOADS: Must be comfortable assisting customers receiving their goods weighing 70 to 100lbs. This will include large sheets of plywood, cabinetry, drawer slides, hinges, hardware, paints, stains, tools, sandpaper, and synthetic countertop materials.

Duties

• You will help load the company truck and transport Wurth Baer Supply products to customers when needed.
• The cargo consists of cabinets, hardware, wood/laminate, and lacquer/finish.
• You will use an app via a company-provided cell phone to plan your route.
• As one of the most often seen representatives of the Company, you will conduct yourself in a positive and friendly manner and provide quality service with each delivery.
• When needed, you will assist with general warehouse operations (receiving, picking, etc.).
• An essential function of this role requires employees to lift and lower packages that may weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Attention to safety is vital, the use of proper lifting and lowering techniques should be used at all times (adjust your body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, and pivot).
• You may also need to become accustomed to the fluctuating temperatures in which you will perform your duties.
• As this position is customer-facing, an excellent customer focus attitude is critical for success.

Qualifications

• A valid Class A
• Experience and proficiency driving manual transmission 10-speed Tractor Trailer is required
• A clean driving record for the past three years in all states where licensed
• Pass a medical examination for commercial driver fitness and obtain the required medical card in compliance with 49 CFR 391.43
• Pass a pre-employment screening for DOT controlled substances, in compliance with 49 CFR 40 and 49 CFR 382.
• Previous warehousing experience preferred
• Good problem-solving skills
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available on the first of the month following date of hire)
• Free Life Insurance (up to a predetermined rate set by the company)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Matching Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount
• 2 weeks of Paid Vacation (up to 5 with seniority)
• 1 Week of Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Company Holidays
• Practical Company Culture
• Substantial opportunities for long-term career growth within Würth Baer Supply Company as a whole

Equal Opportunity Employer

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