Yard Associate / Class B CDL Driver

Marvins Building Materials Inc; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical insurance for full-time employees

Vision and Dental for part-time employees

Job summary

Marvins Building Materials Inc. is seeking a Yard Associate / Driver in Meridian, Mississippi. The successful candidate will help load and unload trucks, assist with driving when necessary, and deliver merchandise to both homeowners and job sites. A CDL Class B License is required for this position, alongside good customer service skills.

This role also involves maintaining the cleanliness of the yard and warehouse and following safety protocols. Benefits include an employee discount, 401k with employer match, and various insurance options for part-time and full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Active Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Experience dealing with the public and truck driving/delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to lift merchandise up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise to homeowners and job sites.
• Unload materials at destination and assist in loading customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in warehouse duties.

Skills

CDL License (Class B)

Forklift certification

Basic math skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a Yard Associate / Driver role. It will work in the lumberyard, help to load and unload trucks and assist with driving when needed. Due to the type of truck, qualified applicants MUST have a CDL License (Class B) in good standing.

Summary

CDL Truck drivers are responsible for providing excellent customer service while safely delivering goods to homeowners or professional job sites. Truck drivers must be careful keepers of company assets such as trucks and forklifts and must always act in a safe and professional manner. The position description for the CDL Truck Driver is similar to that of the Truck Driver, but the CDL Truck Driver is responsible for possessing and maintaining an active Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License, necessary for operation of vehicles with gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 lbs., as well as any other endorsements required by states in which CNRG operates. While the CDL Truck Driver is able to operate heavier equipment, CDL Truck Drivers may be required to deliver materials of any type in any company vehicle.

Customer Service

• Deliver merchandise to homeowners and job sites using company equipment.
• Unload material at destination utilizing best means of unloading (e.g. unloading by hand, by dumping, or by forklift) when considering all relevant factors such as site characteristics, type of material, number of people available to assist, and type of equipment.
• Develop thorough expertise related to operation of the vehicles and forklifts utilized at the store.
• Possess complete knowledge of highways, roads, traffic patterns, and terrain for the local delivery region in order to maximize delivery efficiency and safely reduce the time spent per delivery.
• Follow written and verbal customer directions or other dispatch instructions.
• Address all customers or their job site representatives with polite courtesy and professional words and actions.
• Assist with load building and delivery preparation before delivery takes place.
• Assist with yard and warehouse maintenance and cleanliness.
• Assist with unloading incoming freight as necessary.
• Assist with loading customers in yard as necessary.

Safety & Loss Prevention

• Complete and document daily and weekly maintenance checklist to ensure safe operation and enhance longevity of company equipment.
• Follow company procedure for job site pick-ups and refund processing.
• Follow company procedure with regard to any handling of paperwork, cash, credit cards, or checks at job sites.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, speed or weight limits, and other posted directions at store or job sites.
• Possess strong working knowledge of store security measures as they relate to delivery and yard operations.
• Ensure all equipment is in good condition and safe (ladders, forklifts, trucks).
• Follow company safety guidelines and basic safety practices at all times.
• Attend and participate at regular safety meetings with store associates.
• Maintain delivered inventory in a manner that best protects against loss and theft (proper banding and strapping, tarps as necessary, job site drops, etc.).

Perform other duties similar to those above as assigned by the store manager's supervisor or other qualified corporate or platform representative.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform each duty and responsibility in a satisfactory manner. Qualifications include possession of an active Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License, forklift certification, some truck driving or delivery experience, experience dealing with the public, an exemplary driving record, good basic math skills, and satisfactory reading, writing, and speaking skills. Knowledge of building materials and operation of delivery vehicles is preferred. Must have demonstrated ability to pass any drug tests required by the company or DOT. Must be able to lift and load merchandise weighing up to 100 lbs. for various amounts of time, place merchandise in locations above six feet in height, unload a delivery truck, climb a ladder, and maneuver safely at store, in yard or warehouse, and at job sites. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

• All levels of employment enjoy our fantastic employee discount
• 401k with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Part-Time benefits includes Vision, Dental, Critical Illness, and an Accident plan
• Full-Time benefits includes the additional benefits of Medical, LTD/AD&D, STD, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Will prep services

Central Network Retail Group, LLC complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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