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ArtiFlex Manufacturing, LLC Driver - CDL Class B in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Truck Driver - CDL Class B
Are you someone who enjoys being on the road but also likes working with your hands? We are looking for a dependable Truck Driver team member who wants a role with variety. In this position, you'll safely transport parts and materials while also supporting our skilled mold makers and machinists when you're back at the shop.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, teamwork, and learning new hands-on skills in a manufacturing environment.
Position Summary
The Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating company vehicles to deliver and pick up materials within a 500-mile radius as needed. This role plays an important part in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring materials arrive on time and customers receive professional service.
When not on deliveries, you will work alongside our mold shop team, assisting mold makers, machinists, and facility maintenance with a variety of projects. This position offers the chance to learn valuable shop skills while being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate company trucks to deliver and pick up parts, materials, and equipment within a 500-mile radius
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, maintain accurate logbooks, and comply with all DOT regulations
- Load and unload materials safely, including items weighing up to 70 pounds
- Ensure deliveries and pickups are completed on time with excellent customer service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of vehicles and assigned work areas
- Assist with general facility and maintenance tasks when needed
- Support shop operations and assist mold makers or machinists with projects
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Valid Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and a clean driving record
- Ability to complete vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records
- Comfortable lifting and moving materials up to 70 pounds, with or without assistance
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in learning hands-on shop skills
- Reliable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious
Why This Role is Unique
This position offers more than just driving. You'll be part of a skilled manufacturing team and have opportunities to learn about mold making, machining, and shop operations, making each day a little different.
If you're a dependable driver who enjoys staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Environment:
This role operates in both shop and driving environments, with regular travel to customer and supplier locations. The position offers exposure to mold making, machining, and other skilled trades within a supportive, team-based manufacturing setting.
Who We Are:
ArtiFlex Manufacturing designs and builds products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be "Innovative, Problem-Solving, Partners." We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire. Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated developme