Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. This role will be Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm, starts at $18 per hour, benefits at 60 days, nine paid holidays per year! Essential Responsibilities:
- Drives a tractor trailer or straight truck in a safe manner to staging area for loading.
- Perform inspection of the tractor and trailer per company and DOT (Department of Transportation} policies and regulations
- Check trailer to assure all product and packing slips are on proper loads.
- Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading product for transport.
- Communicates any issues with tractor/trailer to Supervisor.
- Follows all safety rules and operates equipment in a safety-conscious manner.
- Assists in duties within the warehouse, meeting all requirements of forklift driver.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Basic Responsibilities:
- Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
- Acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
- Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Flexibility in scheduling - able to work overtime as needed Ability to learn product inventory and warehouse layout and operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year preferred commercial driving experience.
- Previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing facility.
- No travel requirements.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust
- Ability to pass and maintain an active DOT Physical
- Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to get in and out of Tractor independently.
- Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel.
- Reaching above shoulder height.
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Operating and moving equipment/driving
- Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Why Work with Us? We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401k program with employer match. We have a dynamic culture with team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, and grow and are rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you! For more information, please visit our website at www.novobp.com/careers NOVO Building Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V #NOVOeg