Wolverine Packing, CDL-A Local Drivers wanted!!
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Wolverine Packing is hiring local CDL-A Drivers to deliver throughout Michigan & Ohio. You must be dependable and take the proper steps to prevent loss of life, injury, or property damage to ourselves, other employees, and members of the general public. Most delivery runs return the same day, however if overnight stay is ever required the company will pay for hotel accommodations. We take pride in our modern fleet of semi-trucks and 44’ FT refrigerated trailers that tells our customers that we carry the highest quality products available.
Base Pay: $28.25/HR and our Drivers receive a 75 cent raise every year.
CDL-A Drivers Schedule- Monday - Saturday, 6 day work schedule but schedule and hours vary by route and seniority, drivers average 50-60 hours per week.
Day Shift - schedule and hours vary by route, must be flexible with route start times.
Must be comfortable going to Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland or Pittsburgh on any given night.
You must be comfortable with the possibility of being able to stay in Pittsburgh for a week at a time to cover when the drivers that live out there are on vacation (accommodations and food allowance are covered by company). It doesn’t happen often but the possibility is 5-6 weeks a year.
You must also be open to a switcher position, due to seniority the switcher position could fall down to you for a bid cycle. Days, or Nights, Sunday-Thursday, Monday- Friday, or Tuesday - Saturday (These are low percentage job risks but need to be understood).
401K Program- Our drivers get $100 per week put into there 401K, once they have been with the company for 1 year.
DUTIES
Arrive to work on time, every day, ready to work
Verify orders are correct
Safely drive semi-truck and refrigerated 44’ trailer complying with all laws and regulations
Deliver and unload products to customers safely, timely, and with great dependability
Occasionally receive payment from customers
Deal with team members, customers, and public in professional and courteous manner
DESIRED QUALITIES
At least 21 years of age
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
Have experience and training to safely drive:
Minimum 1 year experience operating with a CDL Class A license
No major moving violations within last 3 years
No more than 2 minor violations within last 3 years
No convictions/citations for driving under influence of drug/alcohol within last 5 years
Have not been terminated by a previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement
Be in good health and pass a D.O.T. physical
Pass a controlled substance drug screen
Ability to determine whether the vehicle is safely loaded
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds consecutively
Able to work quickly and efficiently
Energetic and respectful person with a positive attitude
Behaviors: Team Player, Loyal, Dedicated
Motivations: Goal Completion, Self-starter, Job Security
Keywords- Truck Driver, CDL-A, Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Semi Truck
CDL-A Truck Driver Schedule - Monday - Saturday, Saturday is a half day and days can vary by routes and driver bids.
Shift - 1st shift, hours and days vary by route.
Typically 45 - 50 hours per week