Cdl A Local Driver/Material Handler

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? ThenLake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.

If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters…

Job Description

A CDL Driver/Material Handler operates company owned or leased tractor trailer and box truck to facilitate shipping and receiving operations. Maintains production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished product.

Essential Job Functions

• Drive vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26, 000 lbs.
• Local driving; majority kept within 8-9 hours.
• Perform required pre-trip, during and post-trip vehicle inspections and provide required reports.
• Ensure delivered material corresponds to products identified on the bill of lading.
• Effectively drive a forklift in a safe manner.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading and securing product.
• Understands proper handling techniques so that product integrity is maintained.
• Maintain all required certifications required by the DOT, OSHA and company safety programs.
• Understands associated material MSDS and HMIS requirements.
• Complete yearly RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Initial Training/Annual Review
• Complete the OSHA Hazard Communication Video and Test
• Complete the Hazardous Communication Data Sheets Video and Tests.
• Sign manifests for Hazardous Waste pickup and removal

Skills and Abilities:

• Can work independently and in a team environment, take direction and multi-task
• Motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong listening and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers
• Displays effective time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Works with, understands, and evaluates the technical information related to the job
• Demonstrates nuances of conflict resolution techniques, and consistently displays courtesy and tact in dealing with customers and co-workers
• May be requested to perform over-time activities.
• Basic computer skills (operating systems, scanning system, etc.)

Qualifications

• CDL License is required.
• Forklift driving is required.
• 2 or more years of experience; manufacturing and industrial experience preferred.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Completion High School, GED or equivalent.
• Organization, deadline oriented and time management are required.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• An innate sense of direction.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Competitive pay

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