WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

HOURS: 1st Shift 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Based out of our Cottage Grove Division, our CDL-A Truck Drivers pick up goods from our suppliers and deliver them to our customers, building and solidifying strong business relationships. They may also transfer goods between our locations. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture – Leading in and modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.
• Loading Products – Loading and unloading trailers using tie down straps and operating side curtain trailers.
• Securing Orders – Properly securing all material loaded on their truck.
• Staying Compliant – Properly maintaining their Lumbermen’s-supplied CMV ensuring compliance with required mechanical maintenance per DOT regulations.
• Ensuring Safety – Following all DOT and Company safety regulations.
• Teamwork – Building and maintaining strong relationships on behalf of Lumbermen’s with all those they come in contact with, including customers, suppliers, fellow employee owners and patrons on the road.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

WHO WE NEED:

An employee owner who embraces, models, and promotes Lumbermen’s Mission, Vision, and Promise and has:

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with fellow employee owners.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time.
• Desire to “do things right the first time.”
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work and drive safely and efficiently.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• CDL Class A license with a clean driving record
• Ability to operate a forklift (trailer loading experience a plus).
• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 75lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP 
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.