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CDL-A Local Driver 1st shift

Schupan
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Title

Driver

Classification

Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Reports to

Transportation Supervisor

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

Full-time

1st Shift: Tuesday - Friday 6am start; Mondays/overtime as required

Pay Rate: depending on experience, training, and education

About Schupan

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. Join our team and find a career where you can grow and receive competitive wages, benefits, and monthly incentives. You will be part of a team that's building a more resourceful future. Find your purpose and your career at Schupan.com.

CORE VALUES

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth. Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

Benefits

We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

  • People-first culture
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Discretionary bonuses available: safety/attendance bonus, end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
  • Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family
  • HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
  • 401k and match eligibility
  • Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
  • Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

Summary

The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving company trucks with flatbed trailers and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Deliver and pick up finished aluminum materials and products while providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

  • CDL-A: Drive trucks with capacities greater than 26,001 with flatbed trailers.
  • Understand and ensure consistent compliance with all federal, state and local laws / regulations, and company policies / procedures regarding the FMCSA.
  • Perform upkeep on mobile equipment.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods (electronic).
  • Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
  • Consistently provides prompt and courteous service to customers.
  • Communicate to customers and coworkers in a clear and professional manner.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers and Protects materials from weather, as needed.
  • Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any safety issues immediately.
  • Maintain company equipment inside/out in order to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
  • Must have effective communication skills in order to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
  • Must be able to handle high stress situations.
  • Work overtime as required.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Exhibits behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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