Warehouse Backup Driver

RJ Schinner is celebrating 75 years in business! Our journey started back in 1951. Today, we’re proud to have 20 distribution centers across the U.S. and a team of 600+ amazing people, all working together to keep distributors in 48 states stocked with the essentials – from paper goods and food service packaging to cleaning supplies.

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, we’re proud to be recognized as one of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and recognized by Biz Times’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest-growing privately‑owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

But what really matters? The people behind it all. When you join RJ Schinner, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a team that values hard work, celebrates success, and believes in growing together.

Full‑time. Monday‑Friday, 1st shift | Home Daily | Back‑up for Company Drivers | Works as a Warehouse Associate when not scheduled to drive.

The Warehouse Associate/Back‑up Class A Driver is an essential part of our warehouse operation. This role operates both Stand‑Up and Cherry Picker forklifts to transport products to appropriate locations within the warehouse and picks products, assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. As needed, the Warehouse Associate/ Back‑Backup Class A Driver also acts as a backup driver delivering products to customers.

The Warehouse Associate/Back‑Backup Class A Driver has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the warehouse and DOT.

• Competitive base pay, annual increase structure and year‑end bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, employer paid life insurance
• Two weeks’ paid time off your first year, paid holidays and paid leave program
• Newer trucks and equipment, automatic transmissions
• Technology advancements
• New‑hire and on‑going training opportunities
• Regular Employee Appreciation events
• Employee pricing program on RJ Schinner sold products
• ½ off RJ Schinner Apparel, and much more!

• Current Class A CDL Operator’s License
• 1-3 years (preferably 100,000 miles) previous driving experience
• Able to pass both pre‑employment and random drug tests as required by the DOT
• Able to pass driving history and background check process
• Possess a Federal Medical Card

• Inspect truck before and after trips and complete daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR’s) as required
• Assists customers with verifying quantities and products delivered versus ship tickets
• Collects payment for goods delivered in accordance with payment instructions on ship ticket
• Maintains driver logs according to federal, state, and local regulations
• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as defined by government regulations, the company’s safety manuals and/or stated safety policies
• Ensures proper equipment cleanliness is maintained
• Maintain CDL and clean driving record per DOT and company rules and regulations
• Upholds and complies with company policies and attitudes

• 1-year previous warehouse experience
• 1-year previous stand‑up forklift experience
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50‑75 lbs. frequently
• Comfortable with exposure to environmental conditions (e.g. heat/cold; noise and dust)
• Comfortable with heights (25’-30’)

• Operate different types of forklifts including stand‑up, and order picker (cherry picker/dock stocker)
• Utilize RF scanners to track inventory and product movement
• Receive, pick and/or transport product throughout warehouse according to company standards
• Stack, palletize, tote, and/or store product in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanliness
• Responsible for all warehouse safety protocols including, but not limited to utilizing PPE and performing safety checks on all powered equipment

Location:

4127 English Oak Drive | Lansing MI | 48911

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.