Shipper/CDL Driver

The Role

We are seeking a 1st shift Shipper/CDL Driver to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

Receives and ships incoming and outgoing product and delivers product to appropriate areas with minimal direction. Drives and operates a CDL required vehicle to transport products between locations and deliver to customers.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You'll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

How You'll Make A Difference

• Move material/pallets manually or with a forklift.
• Load daily outgoing product on common carriers.
• Verify all product unloaded/loaded for count accuracy and good quality.
• Able to follow instructions
• Assist other shipper/receivers when needed.
• Perform 6S activities
• Work as a team member and on your own.
• Load various types of trucks
• Operate a variety of forklifts safely in a fast paced, congestive environment.
• Comprehend and process required paperwork. i.e. packing slips, pick tickets, BOL etc.
• Transports products between locations driving a CDL vehicle
• Transports products to customers driving a CDL vehicle
• Perform all other duties as required

What This Role Needs

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum one year in Shipping or Receiving
• 3 years experience driving a CDL vehicle preferred
• Experience with a sit-down forklift required
• Experience with a standup forklift preferred

Licenses/Certificates: Class A CDL License

Technology/Equipment: TCM and System knowledge: Includes item inquiry, BOM lookup, Part Specs, printing shipping labels, OTS database, shipping scanners

Additional Skills:

• Understanding of basic lean philosophies (DDMS)
• Knowledge of all wastes and where to dump certain types of scrap
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements: Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials. Be able to move around safely in a manufacturing environment. Lift up to 50 pounds with good body mechanics.

Working Environment: Operating a day cab tractor, loading trailers outdoors in weather as needed, loading trailers indoors next to production lines with loud noises and pedestrians working nearby. May operate a semi-truck for more than half the workday.

What We Offer You

• A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous 401(k) match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

At Douglas Dynamics, we don't just talk about improvement we live it. We're committed to creating an environment where people can grow, ideas are encouraged, and learning never stops. Your development matters here, and we are invested in helping you build a rewarding career.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies show that women, people of color, and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Douglas Dynamics, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we encourage you to apply.

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.