- Location
- Elgin, IL
- Department
- Operations - Fleet
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You'll Get to Do
The Shipping Associate / Driver plays a critical role in supporting customer delivery operations and warehouse activities. This position is responsible for safely transporting products to customers while providing exceptional customer service and supporting shipping and warehouse functions when not making deliveries.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a balance of driving, customer interaction, and hands-on warehouse work. Drivers are home daily and serve as a key representative of CRL with customers throughout the region.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely operate a company box truck to deliver products to customers throughout the local service region.
- Load, unload, secure, and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, pre-trip inspections, and post-trip inspections while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Maintain delivery paperwork, inspections, logbooks, and required documentation accurately.
- Deliver exceptional customer service during all deliveries and customer interactions.
- Assist with warehouse operations, shipping activities, inventory movement, staging material, and general plant support when deliveries are not scheduled.
- Utilize handheld technology and company systems to support delivery and operational activities.
- Follow all company safety policies, DOT regulations, and Critical Safety Rules.
- Communicate effectively with leadership, warehouse personnel, and customers throughout the day.
- Maintain regular attendance and contribute positively to a team-focused environment.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent commercial driving experience.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to meet all DOT requirements.
- Current Medical Examiner's Certificate or ability to obtain one.
- Clean driving record with no significant violations, suspensions, or preventable accidents.
- Previous warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to safely lift, move, load, and unload materials.
- Ability to read delivery paperwork, schedules, and measurements accurately.
- Must have airbrake endorsement
Preferred Qualifications
- Class B CDL preferred. Candidates with a Class B license are highly encouraged to apply.
- Forklift experience or forklift certification preferred.
- Experience in customer-facing delivery environments.
- Experience operating handheld warehouse or shipping technology.
Why Join Us?
- Home daily with no overnight routes expected.
- Consistent daytime schedule with early morning start times.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing delivery initiative.
- Comprehensive onboarding and driver training program.
- Career growth opportunities with an industry leader.
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.