Class A CDL Driver

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan provided pay range

This range is provided by Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Location:

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live.

Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores, contract manufacturing operations, and custodial & janitorial business units, providing stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations funded solely by outside sources. Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community, and one another. We are committed to living the mission; promoting teamwork;

driving collaboration; taking responsibility for our actions and behaviors; respecting and appreciating others.

It is the responsibility of the Class A truck driver to deliver product between stores, warehouses, and plant. The Class A truck driver will regularly drive a tractor-trailer but will drive other vehicles as needed. This is a full time position—some Saturdays may be required. Must have forklift experience and be available to work overtime as needed. The driver will demonstrate the agency’s core values of success, collaboration, people and productivity.

• Make pick-ups and deliveries to stores in a safe and timely manner.
• Operate vehicle according to various municipal requirements, e.g., speed limits and seasonal loads.
• Ensure that all loads are secure and all product is delivered without damage.
• Switch trailers; load and unload trucks safely.
• Inspect truck daily and maintain a daily inspection record that is accurate and legible; report any need for repairs promptly and in writing.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Commercial Services Supervisor or designee.

Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License.

Ability to read, write and express ideas in English.

Ability to perform mathematical functions as needed: addition, subtraction, multiplication.

Ability to solve problems on the fly.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; frequent reaching, bending, twisting, standing, stooping; ability to see with corrective lenses, ability to hear; sitting and operating vehicle for extended periods.

Must maintain qualifications for Class A DOT license, including meeting DOT physical requirements and random drug screens.

Must be able to work five days per week, eight hours per day, occasional weekend call-in.

Regularly lift 50 lbs; stand, stoop, bend, reach for 5‑7 hours per day.

Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and theft‑related background check.

Must be approved to drive under the Agency’s Commercial Vehicle insurance policy.

There is no inter‑state travel.

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