WHY MANS LUMBER & HOME?

For more than 120 years, Mans Lumber & Home has been a trusted leader in Michigan’s building materials industry. We’re a family-owned company that believes in doing things the right way – supporting our employees, serving our customers with integrity, and building lasting relationships in the communities we call home. 

When you join Mans, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and genuine pride in the work we do every day.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a CDL A Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering the products and materials that help bring our customers’ projects to life. You’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting lumber and building materials to local job sites using company trucks and equipment – meaning you’ll be home every evening.

THE NITTY GRITTY

• Check weather and road conditions before departure
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery status or issues
• Ensure trailers are properly secured and hitched before departure
• Follow procedures for missing, damaged, or refused items
• Load, organize, and secure materials to prevent shifting or damage
• Maintain and service the vehicle as needed and report major issues
• Map and follow efficient delivery routes
• Obtain required signatures or scans to complete deliveries
• Obey all traffic laws and adjust driving to conditions
• Perform pre-and-post-trip inspections
• Plan and execute safe loading/unloading using a Moffett or other equipment
• Pull and transport towed loads under 10,000 lbs.
• Safely operate CDL A vehicles with a GVW over 26,000 lbs.
• Transport lumber and building materials to assigned destinations
• Verify shipment contents against Bistrack documentation

WHAT YOU NEED

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials safely
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment (electric lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.)
• Ability to pass a background check and a drug screening
• Clean driving record with a calid CDL Class A license
• Experience operating a Moffett or willingness to be trained
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency with GPS and routing systems
• Skilled and confident driver, comfortable maneuvering large vehicles
• Two or more years of tractor-trailer or large-truck driving experience, preferred
  

      Interpersonal Skills: 

• Ambition, self-motivation, and strong self-discipline
• Commitment to Mans Lumber & Home’s culture and core values
• Customer-first mindset with strong professionalism
• Strong communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates in outdoor, warehouse, and job-site environments with varying weather conditions, frequent interaction with customers, contractors, and team members, in a fast-paced, hands-on atmosphere that values safety and teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a physically demanding, labor-intensive role that requires regular use of arms, hands, legs, and back. Drivers must be able to lift, bend, walk, and stand throughout the workday and consistently handle loads up to 80 lbs.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, typically from 6:00AM to 5:00PM. During peak season (May-October), occasional Saturday shifts may be required.

PERKS OF THE JOB

World-class benefits consisting of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous match of 4%, life insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, charitable and community service initiatives, progressive paid time-off policy, paid holidays, and annual profit-sharing eligibility. We also have good coffee.

OTHER STUFF OUR LAWYER SUGGESTED WE ADD

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, tasks, or expectations. Responsibilities may be modified or expanded at any time, with or without notice.