Commercial Driver

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Commercial Driver to join our growing team.

Position Title: Commercial Driver

Department/Team: Logistics /Shipping Department

Location: Onsite- Oceanside, CA

Shift (if applicable): Day Shift

Purpose of the Role

The key role of the Commercial Delivery Driver is to deliver high quality custom windows and doors to our valued customers, putting safety first and adhering to DOT rules and regulations.

This job operates in a combination of outdoor, fair-weather, windy, rainy conditions and a warehouse environment consisting of a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses a commercial vehicle with a 35000 GVWR and a Princeton Piggyback or Donkey. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and outdoor weather elements. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure adherence with all compliance standards and operate with integrity at all times.
• Pre-trip truck & forklift daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the truck.
• Fuel truck with assigned fuel card.
• Assist warehouse forklift drivers with pre-loading truck for next day deliveries.
• Audit delivery order on the truck prior to leaving the yard for load accuracy.
• Communicate eta with customers when requested.
• Complete delivery receipts with accuracy and required customer and driver signatures.
• Deliver customer orders on time in full and accurately.
• Communicate ETA with customers when requested.
• Manages complex situations, such as unplanned re-routes and confined spaces.
• Plan and organize route to complete deliveries and pickups with efficiency.
• Warehouse work as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Class A or B driving experience.
• Princeton Piggyback, Donkey or Moffett experience preferred. 
• Understanding and knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of windows & doors products a plus.
• Minimum one year of Class A or B driving experience.
• Must have current and unrestricted CDL license.
• Clean DMV report.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize with efficiency.
• Ability to complete paperwork with accuracy.
• Good attendance history.
• Positive attitude with the ability to contribute to a team atmosphere.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• A second language is preferred, but not essential

Physical Demands

• This position is very active and requires driving, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• Must be able to frequently lift and / or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $32,83 to $36,28  per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. 

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.