CDL Class A Driver & Shipping Helper
Description
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Job Title: CDL Class A Driver / Shipping Helper
Location: Duncan, SC
Schedule: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The CDL Class A Driver / Shipping Helper is responsible for safely transporting materials and supporting daily shipping and receiving operations within the fabrication facility. This role is a blend of driving and hands-on shop support, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining organization, accuracy, and safety in the shipping area.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
- Valid CDL Class A license with clean driving record
- Must have a DOT Medical Card.
- Minimum 2+ years of commercial driving experience required.
- Experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or construction environment preferred
- Forklift experience preferred (or willingness to be trained)
- Ability to lift-up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically active environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Dependable with strong work team-oriented mindset.
Driving & Transportation:
- Operate company vehicles to transport materials, pipe spools, and equipment to and from job sites, vendors, and other locations
- Ensure all loads are properly secured and compliant with DOT regulations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any issues immediately
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and required documentation
- Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety standards
General Shop Support:
- Assist with inventory handling and material staging
- Assist with loading and unloading materials using forklifts or other equipment
- Support other departments as needed during downtime from driving duties
- Follow all PPE requirements and safety protocols
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shipping/receiving area
Why Join Us
- Stable workload supporting ongoing fabrication projects
- Strong emphasis on quality, organization, and teamwork
- Opportunity to work across multiple departments in operations
- Competitive pay and benefits
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
As published by greenhouse · 8 questions
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Preferred First Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV
Short answers (3)
- How many years of Class A CDL driving experience do you have, and what types of loads have you primarily transported? (ex: flatbed, pipe, equipment?)
- Can you walk us through your typical pre-trip and post-trip inspection process and how you ensure loads are DOT-compliant and properly secured?
- What experience do you have working in a warehouse, fabrication, or construction environment?
Pick from a list (5)
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
- Are you eligible to work in the United States for any employer?
- This is a regional role with drivers home every night. Are you comfortable with daily routes that may vary in distance and schedule within the region?
- Do you have forklift experience, and are you comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a physically active environment throughout the day?
- Have you ever been employed by Kelso Industries or any of its subsidiaries? optional