Truck Driver - CDL Class A - Home Every Night!

Why Landscape Forms?

• Fortune Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production 2024
• Michigan Manufacturer of the Year, 2020
• Great Place to Work Certified - 2019 - 2024
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency 2024 Veteran Friendly Employer

Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture, advanced LED lighting, structure, and custom environments. For more than 50 years we have developed and created solutions that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance the experience of outdoor space.

Let’s chat if you:

• Are dependable and enjoy a fast paced environment
• Prefer a team environment with the opportunity to build relationships with a wide array of people
• Finds value in hard work and knowing your role makes an impact
• Would rather be active and moving than stuck behind a desk all day
• Understand the importance and necessity of maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Thrive in a positive work environment
• Enjoys innovation and thinking outside the box
• Willing to work overtime

Qualifications and Skills of the Assembly/Finishing Team member

• HS Diploma or GED
• CDL Class A License
• Stable work history
• Positive attitude

Benefits we offer our team members:

• Full-time, direct-hire positions
• Work Monday through Friday and be home every night!
• Competitive Pay - Minimum 40 hours per week
• Career development opportunities
• Quarterly Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
• Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision) eligible on first day
• 401k Match plus profit sharing
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time
• Fun Company-wide Activities

Philosophy

Each member of the Landscape Forms team is expected to actively support the four Scanlon principles and the OnTrac Criteria.  We believe these are crucial to the success of an individual within the company and for the overall success of the company. 

Summary

This position has a focus on driving a 53’ tractor/trailer to outside vendors to deliver and pickup raw and finished goods. This role will include other material handling responsibilities including safely and efficiently operating a variety of vehicles, loading, unloading, receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping components, assemblies, and finished product. In order to meet objectives, this position will be cross trained, and able to operate all necessary equipment in a variety of areas.

Principal Responsibilities, (Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Safely and efficiently load, unload, and deliver components/assemblies to facilities as needed operating our equipment including forklifts, a 26’ box truck and a 53’ tractor/trailer.
• Operational Safety
  • Operate within facility safety guidelines and promote the use of safe practices.
  • Report defects, accidents or violations.
  • Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Driving Responsibilities
  • Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing facilities or retail and distribution centers
  • Plan routes to meet delivery schedules
  • Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
  • Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions
  • Collect and verify delivery instructions
  • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
  • Ensure that all applicable pre and post trip equipment inspections are completed in a timely manner
  • Contact carriers and provide appropriate shipping documentation.
• Flexibility
  • While not driving, rotate jobs as required to maintain cross training status in the material coordination role.
  • Knowledge of product descriptions, production scheduling/tracking and control systems.
  • Receive and store materials in multiple environments including non-production items.
  • Move components and/or assemblies to meet daily requirements.
  • Follow Standardized Work criteria for the use of Kanban, transfers, shipping, and other related procedures.
  • Participate in problem solving and other continuous improvement opportunities.

Education, Experience, and Skills

High School diploma or GED and skill level training and/or experience in related field.  Must have a license to operate a fork truck and cranes. Must have a current CDL Class A license and maintain a valid DOT medical card.

Mathematical and Reasoning

Must be able to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions.  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure.  Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 10 hours, bend and twist 80% of the time and work in an environment that can be hot, cold and noisy.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities.