Looking to be a part of a growing and established company? Lumbermen’s is an established distributor of building materials and has been in business since 1955.

We’re opening a new location in Cottage Grove, MN and we want you to be a part of our transportation team! This position is local deliveries and will be home weeknights and weekends.

The person in this position will work in collaboration with other drivers and report to our Transportation Manager.

WHO WE ARE :

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.

A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.

We are employee owned and relationship powered .

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

Based out of our Cottage Grove segment, our CDL-A Truck Drivers pick up goods from our suppliers and deliver them to our customers, building and solidifying strong business relationships.

They may also transfer goods between our locations. Day-to-day responsibilities include :

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is first choice’ of our customers.
• Loading Products Loading and unloading trailers using tie down straps and operating side curtain trailers.
• Securing Orders Properly securing all material loaded on their truck.
• Staying Compliant Properly maintaining their Lumbermen’s-supplied CMV ensuring compliance with required mechanical maintenance per DOT regulations.
• Ensuring Safety Following all DOT and Company safety regulations.
• Teamwork Building and maintaining strong relationships on behalf of Lumbermen’s with all those they come in contact with, including customers, suppliers, fellow employee owners and patrons on the road.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

This position offers a $250 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

WHO WE NEED :

An employee owner who embraces, models, and promotes Lumbermen’s Mission, Vision, and Promise and has :

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with fellow employee owners.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time.
• Desire to do things right the first time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work and drive safely and efficiently.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• High School diploma / GED required.
• CDL Class A license with a clean driving record
• Ability to operate a forklift (trailer loading experience a plus).
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and family here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration.

Other benefits include :

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending / health savings account
• 401(k)
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

We participate in E-Verify.

Last updated : 2024-05-01