Truck Driver - 1st Shift

Truck Driver - 1st Shift

Dresser, WI

Cadrex is searching for a truck driver who will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of raw materials, components, and finished goods between manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and customers. This role ensures that deliveries are completed in accordance with company policies, safety regulations, and delivery schedules. The driver will also be responsible for vehicle inspections, load securement, and maintaining accurate records of shipments.

Operate company trucks to transport goods to and from designated locations

Ensure timely deliveries while adhering to route schedules and safety regulations

Load and unload cargo using proper lifting techniques and equipment

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the truck is in safe operating condition

Report any maintenance issues or mechanical problems to the appropriate department

Follow all DOT (Department of Transportation) and company safety guidelines

Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption

Ensure all shipping paperwork, including bills of loading and delivery receipts, is properly completed

Comply with federal, state, and local transportation laws and regulations

Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams

Communicate any delays, issues, or concerns to the logistics manager or dispatch team

Represent the company positively while on the road and at delivery sites

Verify that shipments match delivery manifests before departure

Secure cargo properly to prevent shifting and damage during transit

Assist in warehouse operations when needed, such as loading and unloading trucks

Preferred qualifications :

2+ years of truck driving experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred

Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) - Class A

Able to pass a DOT physical

Strong understanding of DOT regulations and safe driving practices

Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment (preferred)

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow delivery instructions

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to sit for extended periods while driving

Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed

Education : High school diploma

Certification from an accredited CDL school a plus

Location : Onsite

Schedule : Monday-Thursday; 5 : 30am-4 : 00pm

Physical demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Core values :

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

Total compensation includes :

Health / dental / vision coverage

Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off and holiday pay

Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)

401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%

Education support program

Safety eyeglasses / shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

About us :

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.