Truck Driver - CDL A 1st and 2nd Shift $26.44

Deister Machine Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Employer 401k contributions

Paid time off for perfect attendance

Job summary

Deister Machine Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a professional Truck Driver to join our team and transport materials between local buildings and to vendors. This is a full-time, locally focused role requiring a valid CDL and forklift certification, with physical work including lifting up to 100 pounds.

The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for safe, efficient operations across the Fort Wayne area.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• State CDL License required.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must have previous forklift certification or experience.
• No recent moving or driving violations.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and machinery between 5 local buildings.
• Load and unload trucks by forklift or hoist.
• Puts materials away in warehouse or manufacturing facility.
• Maintains truck logs according to State and Federal regulations.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Prepares receipts for loads picked up and delivered.
• Transport materials to and from vendors.
• Communicates with supervisors and other leaders to receive delivery and pick up instructions.
• Local driving only.

Skills

Truck driving

CDL License

Forklift certification

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Education

CDL License

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Requisition Number: TRUCK001021

• Posted : January 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $25.67 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fort Wayne, IN 46803, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

DUTIES:

• Transport materials and machinery between 5 local buildings
• Loads and unloads truck by forklift or hoist
• Puts materials away in warehouse or manufacturing facility
• Maintains truck log(s) according to State and Federal regulations
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
• Prepares receipts for loads picked up and delivered
• Transport materials to and from vendors
• Communicates with supervisors and other leaders to receive delivery and pick up instructions
• Local driving only

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience as a truck driver
• State CDL License required
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have previous forklift certification or experience
• No recent moving or driving violations

• Deister offers a competitive wags and a benefits package that includes paid vacation, vision, dental, medical and employer contributions to 401k.We also offer up to 2 days paid time off for employees who can maintain perfect attendance!

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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