Shipper/CDL Driver

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) match

Profit sharing

DDU access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a 1st shift Shipper/CDL Driver to support customers and drive company growth. This role involves CDL transportation between locations, forklift handling, and accurate paperwork. A CDL is required and forklift experience is essential.

You will join a team focused on continuous improvement and collaboration, with opportunities for development and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in Shipping or Receiving.
• 3 years experience driving a CDL vehicle preferred.
• Experience with a sit-down forklift required.
• Experience with a standup forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move material and pallets manually or with a forklift.
• Load daily outgoing product on common carriers.
• Verify unloading/loading counts and quality.
• Follow instructions and assist others when needed.
• Perform 6S activities and work as a team member.
• Load various types of trucks and operate forklifts safely.
• Process paperwork (packing slips, pick tickets, BOL, etc.).
• Transport products between locations by CDL vehicle.
• Transport products to customers by CDL vehicle.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CDL driving

Forklift operation

Lean DDMS

Basic computer skills

Tools

TCM knowledge

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment.

Our family of industry-leading brands — FISHER®, SnowEx®, WESTERN®, HENDERSON®, DEJANA®, and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it. We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision‑making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

How We Do It

Our Core Values — Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors, which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a 1st shift Shipper/CDL Driver to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long‑term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

How You Will Contribute

Receives and ships incoming and outgoing product and delivers product to appropriate areas with minimal direction. Drives and operates a CDL required vehicle to transport products between locations and deliver to customers.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Move material/pallets manually or with a forklift.
• Load daily outgoing product on common carriers.
• Verify all product unloaded/loaded for count accuracy and good quality.
• Able to follow instructions
• Assist other shipper/receivers when needed.
• Perform 6S activities
• Work as a team member and on your own.
• Load various types of trucks
• Operate a variety of forklifts safely in a fast paced, congestive environment.
• Comprehend and process required paperwork.
  • i.e. packing slips, pick tickets, BOL etc.
• Transports products between locations driving a CDL vehicle
• Transports products to customers driving a CDL vehicle
• Perform all other duties as required

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS

Experience And/or Training

• Minimum one year in Shipping or Receiving
• 3 years experience driving a CDL vehicle preferred
• Experience with a sit-down forklift required
• Experience with a standup forklift preferred

Licenses/Certificates

Class A CDL License

Technology/Equipment

• TCM and System knowledge: Includes item inquiry, BOM lookup, Part Specs, printing shipping labels, OTS database, shipping scanners

Additional Skills

• Understanding of basic lean philosophies (DDMS)
• Knowledge of all wastes and where to dump certain types of scrap
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials. Be able to move around safely in a manufacturing environment. Lift up to 50 pounds with good body mechanics.

Working Environment

Operating a day cab tractor, loading trailers outdoors in weather as needed, loading trailers indoors next to production lines with loud noises and pedestrians working nearby. May operate a semi-truck for more than half the workday.

What We Offer You

• A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous 401(k) match
• Profit sharing for all full‑time employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

At Douglas Dynamics, we don’t just talk about improvement — we live it. We’re committed to creating an environment where people can grow, ideas are encouraged, and learning never stops. Your development matters here, and we are invested in helping you build a rewarding career.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, people of color, and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Douglas Dynamics, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace — and we encourage you to apply.

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.