CDL A or B Local Straight Truck Driver in Albany, NY

Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since its founding in 1955. Led by third generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, we remain true to the family values and mission of Respect, Service and Excellence in everything we do. With the 2020 acquisition of Harvey Building Products’ distribution business, the company brings under one roof 1,600 associates, serving customers in 113 branches across 35 states. As we look to the future, Lansing is focused on taking the industry by storm through a best-in-class experience for our associates and our customers.

This job requires a driver that is willing and able to lift boxes weighing as much as 80+ pounds and splits time between making deliveries (loading and unloading) and working in the warehouse.

Compensation

• $26-$30 per hour with 40 hours guaranteed
• Overtime eligible position (overtime is not guaranteed)
• Paid via direct deposit bi-weekly 

Benefits & Perks  

•  Great company 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

Home Time, Route, & Schedule  

• Home every night!
• Monday through Friday schedule. Generally no weekend work
• Shifts typically start between 7:00 AM (sometimes earlier) and ends at approximately 5:00 PM
• Level of Touch: Load and unload

Equipment  

• Late model trucks with back up cameras
• Fleet is manual 

Responsibilities

• Lives the mission statement
• 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 strive to improve that level of service
• Keeps warehouse clean and orderly
• This is a "get-the-job-done" kind of position...you may be asked to perform other functions not particularly addressed in this posting, such as cycle counts, inventory, inside sales, etc.

Qualifications

• 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
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 50 miles of Albany, NY or be willing to relocate for this position 

Thank you for your interest in our company. Lansing Building Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a diverse team of qualified individuals. Unfortunately, we are not able to follow-up with every applicant. We run an in-depth process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Please continue to monitor your email for updates on the position.