About this role
Location: Würth Baer Supply Company - 13390 Cloverdale St, Oak Park, MI 48237
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:30am ET start time - ending at approximately 2:00pm ET with occasional overtime required based on customer needs
Number of Daily Stops: 10 to 15 varying in MI, OH, and IN when needed.
Loading Process: Warehouse associates load truck the prior day for next day's route. You will have to assist with loading duties as well as wrapping, etc. as needed.
Unloading Process: Some customers to unload their materials with a forklift upon delivery, but you will also be required to assist by hand as needed.
Truck Type: 53-foot curtain side truck (Conestoga style) + 24-foot straight truck
Transmission Type: Automatic in aforementioned vehicles but must know how to drive 10-speed manual transmissions in case Penske (who we lease our trucks from) sends us a manual during routine maintenance which can happen occasionally.
Starting Pay: $28.00/HR (non-negotiable)
• Performance Bonus: In addition to the benefits below, drivers receive a $2000 performance bonus (taxable). Half at 3 months (90 days) and half at 6 months (180 days) for being in good standing with the company.
• Good Standing Defined: Consistent on-time arrival, safe operation and conduct, good attitude, good attendance, adherence to principles in company handbook and expectations set by management.
Product Summary: Cabinetry Hardware (drawer slides/hinges/handles), lumber, PPE, laminate countertop materials, plywood/laminates (“sheet goods”), cabinetry, paint/stain (AKA “finish and coatings”), fasteners, sandpaper goods (“abrasives”), sinks, lighting, woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools. Those are some of the main categories of goods.
HAZMAT Goods: Adhesives, Paint, Stains, Lacquer, etc. Must have a HAZMAT endorsement.
License Requirement: CDL-A
DOT Med Cert: Must have a current and valid DOT Med Cert
Excellent Culture: This is a company where you can be yourself.
Long-Tenured Employees: We have many employees who have been with the company 15 to 20+ years.
Room for Growth: Würth Wood Group is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with countless success stories of substantial growth and promotion within the organization.
Comfortable Interview Process: Our hiring approach is very conversational and transparent. We value an open and honest conversation and encourage you to be yourself and let your personality shine.
Customer Type: Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, and wood shops such as cabinetmakers
About Us: Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board and panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools, and shop supplies. With over $400 million in annual revenue and 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States, we bring scale, service, and deep product expertise to our customers. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Würth Group, a privately held €20B+ global enterprise headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with over 450 companies in 80+ countries. Under the Würth Group of Germany, WBSC owns a few companies of its own: Holdahl Company (Cabinetry Supplies), Russell Plywood, J&G Machinery, Hermance Machinery, and Akins Machinery. All of the companies we own bear the suffix “-a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company.” Baer Supply was a small Chicago-based woodworking supply company until 1997 when it was purchased by The Würth Group of Germany.