About this role
Russell Plywood - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholesale distributor of high quality Hardwood Veneer Plywood and related panel products. Since 1953, the people of Russell Plywood have been dedicated to developing one of the industry's largest selections of products for the Wood working Industry.
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, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company's annual revenue is over $400M and has 30+ distribution locations located in the Upper Midwest, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, the East and Northeastern United States. Wurth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned company of the Würth Group, a 20B Euro plus privately held company headquartered in Kunzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80+ countries around the world.
Job description
We are seeking a Local (Home Daily) Class A Driver for our Reading, PA location at Russell Plywood - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company.
Location: 401 Old Wyomissing Rd, Reading, PA 19611
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (10-SPEED)
Day shift Monday-Friday. 5:00am to 3:00pm ET or until completion of daily route. Time and a half after 40 hours.
Permanent Role
- This is a direct hire to our company.
- No staffing agencies are involved in the hiring process.
- Steady, year-round work.
Compensation
- $27.00/HR is the starting pay rate (non-negotiable)
- If this rate does not meet your needs, please do not apply
- BIWEEKLY PAY
$2000 Performance Bonus:
- $1000 after 90 days (3 months) and $1000 after 180 days (6 months)
- Paid for drivers in good standing with the company
- Consistent on-time arrival to work, good attendance, good attitude, work safety, and work quality are all factored into the evaluation of being in good standing
Truck Type
- 48-Foot to 53-foot Curtain Side Truck
- 10-speed MANUAL Transmission
Duties
- Must be comfortable backing in towards small dock doors and be confident steering safely around tight loading/unloading areas as needed
- This role requires all-weather load tie-downs and strapping of materials
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate as needed with management pertaining to customer questions and concerns
- Utilize Samsara Electronic Logging Device (ELD) on company cell phone to perform pre-trip inspections and demonstrate DOT-compliant on-duty status, etc. in lieu of paper logs. Cameras facing in the cabin towards the driver as well as on the road ahead to protect the company in driver in the event of any incidents.
- You will help load the company truck and transport plywood to customers when needed. The cargo consists of long sheets of plywood such as 8'x4', 10x4', 12'x5' etc. As one of the most often seen representatives of the Company, you will conduct yourself in a positive and friendly manner and provide quality service with each delivery. When needed, you will assist with general warehouse operations (forklift operation, receiving, picking, etc.).
- Attention to safety is vital, the use of proper lifting and lowering techniques should be used at all times (adjust your body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, and pivot). You may also need to become accustomed to the fluctuating temperatures in which you will perform your duties. As this position is customer-facing, an excellent customer focus attitude is critical for success.
Driver Schedule, Stops, and Vehicle
- Drivers will work a base shift of Monday-Friday during daytime hours with the expectation to complete their daily route. You MUST be able to drive a flatbed with a 10-speed manual transmission.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable wearing a company uniform and protective footwear (composite or steel toe)
- Safe Driving Record (MVR)
- Must have CDL-A
- Must be proficient on 10-speed manual transmission
- We do not provide training on how to drive manuals. You must be able to shift gears without issues such as grinding on your own.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available on the first of the month following date of hire)
- Free Life Insurance (up to a predetermined rate set by the company)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company Matching Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- 2 weeks of Paid Vacation (up to 5 with seniority)
- 1 Week of Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Company Holidays
- Practical Company Culture
- Long-term career growth within Würth Baer Supply Company as a whole
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER