Semi-Truck Driver

Sun Prairie

Wisconsin

Job Description

At Colony Brands, we're committed to delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers. Join our Sun Prairie Distribution Center team and play a key role in keeping our operations moving safely and efficiently. As a Semi Truck Driver, you'll be responsible for transporting products, materials, and equipment between our Sun Prairie facility, outside storage locations, and other company warehouses. You'll also support yard management activities and assist with warehouse operations as needed to ensure efficient daily operations. We're looking for a safety-focused, dependable driver who enjoys working independently and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do
You'll spend most of your time transporting products and materials between company facilities and storage locations while ensuring compliance with DOT and company safety requirements. You'll also help maintain an organized trailer yard and assist with warehouse-related tasks when needed.

You'll also be responsible for:
*Conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment
*Staging trailers and containers for inbound and outbound operations
*Managing trailer and container placement within the yard
*Transporting products, pallets, maintenance materials, and recyclable materials
*Loading and unloading trailers and transfer shipments
*Receiving and locating inventory within the warehouse
*Following all company, DOT, and safety policies and procedures consistently

Qualifications

What It Takes
The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years' experience operating tractor-trailers, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently. This role requires strong communication skills, time management, and flexibility to work varying hours and days as business needs require.

In addition, we are looking for:
* Class A CDL required.
* Minimum of 1-2 years' of Class A CDL driving experience preferred.
* Ability to meet all DOT requirements.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to manage changing routes, schedules, and business needs.
* Dependability, accountability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform basic truck inspections and equipment checks.
* Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
*Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

About Us

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

Job Category

Warehousing/Distribution

Employment Type

Regular/Full-Time