Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Class B Delivery Driver Job Description
Latvala Lumber Company has been in the Lumber business since 1980. We serve Grand Rapids, MN and surrounding areas delivering materials in radius up to approximately 100 miles. We take pride in providing high quality Lumber and building Materials and prompt deliveries to various residential and commercial job sites. We are a "CUSTOMER FIRST" focused company that is continuing to grow and to be “Your Trusted Partner in Building Dreams.”
We are looking for a candidate who is a highly responsible eager team player who communicates well with coworkers, customers, management, and is someone who takes pride in all aspects of their life. They need to demonstrate a safe and professional track record while operating various forklifts and delivery trucks. We have a wide variety of delivery trucks in our fleet – we strive to keep our trucks as up to date and as well maintained as possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver materials in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
Pickup returns from job sites (inquire about returns when on job sites, write up all/any returns on site, give carbon copy to site contact).
Assist in loading delivery trucks to ensure proper load balance and security.
Truck Inspections.
Put away returns when available/applicable.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Time between deliveries or when there are no deliveries)
Helping customers load their purchases in a timely, friendly, and accurate manner.
Assist in building orders of construction materials as ordered using forklifts when not delivering materials.
Receive material by unloading vendor trucks and verifying counts for accuracy. Put away received materials in a safe and secure location (mark product with appropriate customer information).
Maintain a clean and safe warehouse and lumber yard.
Restock building materials as needed.
Perform general maintenance and small repairs on vehicles, forklifts, equipment, and buildings as needed.
Move snow in the wintertime using a variety of equipment including shovels, snowblower, and snowplows.
Backup other positions as needed and directed by Management.
Other tasks as assigned by Management
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma preferred, but previous work experience will suffice
Previous experience working with construction materials preferred
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE Class B or abovewithout restrictions required (we operate manual trucks with air brakes)
Clean Driving Record
DOT Health card or ability to get within 1 month of employment (Company Provided)
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
Good Customer Service Skills (On job site and in the yard)
Operate a boom truck to deliver loads to multiple locations and to various structures (training provided as needed) in a safe, efficient manner.
Operate a piggyback forklift truck when and where required (training provided as needed) in a safe, efficient manner.
Technological aptitude.
Proficient in reading a pick ticket to build orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner when needed.
Ability to be certified in operating forklifts – certification will be provided
Ability to adapt on the fly as needed, especially during the busier portion of the building season.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects more than 50 lbs.
Ability to adapt between sitting frequently for varying periods of time and hauling materials of different sizes, weights, and fragility as the job demands.