Local Delivery Driver/Yard Personnel

Considering a career with Big C Lumber? Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here.

Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company! 

Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team: 

• 401k with 100% match options
• Health care and dental plan
• Company paid life and disability insurance plans
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Promote from within policy
• A generous employee discount on our products
• Company cell phone provided for most positions
• Fitbit health initiative
• Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
• Employee referral program
• Very liberal paid time off policy - including flexible holiday hours often resulting in long weekends over some holiday seasons
• Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
• Career Development Program
• New position training program - no experience necessary
• A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
• A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve
• Smart Dollar Financial Assistance Program 

Big C Lumber in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Delivery Truck Driver/Yard Person. This is a full time, day shift position with benefits. Chauffeur/For-Hire License is required, or the ability to obtain For-Hire license.

Delivery Driver/Yard Person essential functions include:

• #1 priority is to ensure customer satisfaction while never compromising safety
• Provide assistance to customers
• Receive and prepare material for shipment 
• Load, secure, and deliver material
• Daily inspections of delivery vehicles per DOT requirements
• Report all returns to the office
• Maintain all required paperwork
• Handling COD’s
• Check loads for accuracy
• Maintain safe driving record as defined by the company’s insurance carrier
• Assist with ensuring yard is kept clean always
• Unload vehicles and check for material accuracy
• Place material in proper yard location
• Assist other employees as needed
• Put returns away
• Check vehicles for any problems; including daily forklift inspections
• Proper arrangement of material on trucks
• Proper storage of inventory 
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
• Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the Operations Manager
• Adherence to all safety and fire regulations and anti-theft procedures
• Promote a positive image of BIG C

Requirements:

• Minimum Chauffeur/For-Hire License with the ability to train to obtain a For-Hire license
• Ability to build and arrange loads properly
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 80lbs
• Post offer drug test, lift test, and DOT physical required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Map reading and/or GPS skills
• Ability to become Forklift Certified
• Attention to detail
• Ability to withstand and drive in harsh weather conditions
• Build and arrange loads properly
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 80# to specified areas, in rough terrain, up/down steps
• Ability to adapt to in-house software

Equipment Used

• Multi-line phone
• Fax /copier/printer
• Calculator
• Computer
• Safety equipment
• Forklift
• Saws, pallet jacks, hand tools
• Tarps, wraps, banding equipment