About the position
Lansing Building Products is seeking a dedicated CDL A or B Local Straight Truck Driver to join our team in Louisville, KY. Since our founding in 1955, we have been committed to providing professional contractors with high-quality building products. Our mission is rooted in family values, emphasizing Respect, Service, and Excellence in all our operations. With the recent acquisition of Harvey Building Products' distribution business, we now operate with a robust team of 1,600 associates across 113 branches in 35 states. As we continue to grow, we are focused on delivering a best-in-class experience for both our associates and customers. In this role, you will be responsible for making deliveries and assisting in the warehouse, ensuring that our customers receive exceptional service. You will operate a moffett forklift to facilitate deliveries and interact with customers at job sites. This position requires a commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse environment and may involve additional tasks such as inventory management and inside sales. Our drivers enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, with shifts typically starting between 7:00 AM and ending around 5:00 PM, allowing for home time every night. We offer competitive compensation, with a pay range of $21-$22 per hour, and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401k plan. Our drivers are valued members of our team, and we are committed to their professional development and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a front-line Lansing representative while providing outstanding customer service
- Splits time between making deliveries and working in the warehouse
- Uses a moffett forklift to make deliveries
- Interacts with customers and or crews at job sites
- Provides exceptional service to each Lansing customer and constantly strives to improve that level of service
- Keeps warehouse clean and orderly
- May be asked to perform other functions not particularly addressed in this posting, such as cycle counts, inventory, inside sales, etc.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- CDL-B (or A) license is required for this position
- Must have a minimum of one year driving experience with a clean driving record
- Have moffett forklift experience (will train as needed)
- Forklift certification and experience with a piggyback truck (will train as needed)
- Ability to work independently with efficiency and focus -- and to work as a contributing member of a larger team
- Ability and willingness to lift boxes weighing as much as 80+ pounds
- Experience with building products is very helpful
- Strong customer service skills, high integrity, and a positive attitude
- No DUI/DWI within the last 5 years
- Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
- Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen
- Drivers must live within 50 miles of Louisville, KY or be willing to relocate for this position
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with building products is very helpful
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage start the first of the month after 30 days of employment
- Company paid life insurance and disability
- Industry leading 401k available the first of the month after 90 days of employment
- 8 paid holidays
- 6 days paid sick time
- 12 (accrued) paid vacation days
- Health and Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement program
