Class C Driver

At PACE Supply, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality products to our customers. As a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies, we value integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Class C Driver to join the team at our Stockton, CA Distribution Center. We’re looking for a motivated, safety-conscious team player who takes pride in their work and is committed to helping us deliver outstanding service to our customers every day.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently receive, store, and distribute plumbing products.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders while keeping inventory accurate and shelves stocked.
• Safely make local deliveries to customers using a bobtail flatbed truck.
• Work closely with dispatch to ensure timely and smooth delivery schedules.
• Safely operate company delivery vehicles in compliance with all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and vehicle weight restrictions.
• Ensure delivery vehicles are loaded safely, securely, and accurately with the correct materials and products.
• Verify order accuracy and product quality prior to departure.
• Supervise and assist with the safe unloading and placement of materials at customer locations and job sites.
• Accurately distribute building materials according to customer orders and site requirements.
• Utilize scanning equipment and technology for pickups, deliveries, and inventory tracking.
• Assist with warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, stocking, and material handling as assigned.
• Ensure on-time deliveries through effective route planning and time management.
• Communicate proactively with customers and dispatch regarding delivery status, delays, or schedule changes.
• Adapt to changing delivery schedules, routes, customer needs, and business demands.
• Operate specialized delivery equipment as required to meet customer and job site requirements.
• Provide responsive on-call support for urgent or after-hours deliveries when needed.
• Maintain clear, professional, and consistent communication with dispatch and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient coordination of deliveries.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer questions and concerns.
• Ensure all required paperwork accompanies deliveries and pickups.
• Obtain customer signatures and proof of delivery documentation, maintaining accurate delivery records.
• Represent the company in a professional manner while interacting with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements while operating vehicles and performing deliveries.
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections using designated inspection forms.
• Report vehicle defects, maintenance issues, safety concerns, accidents, or incidents promptly to management.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Safely handle materials and equipment while loading, unloading, and stocking products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the vehicle, warehouse, and customer job sites.
• Ensure all vehicle equipment and safety devices are functioning properly and report any deficiencies immediately.
• Receive work orders from the supervisor and prioritize tasks based on scheduling needs.
• Pull orders from inventory manually or using a forklift, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Pack and label materials for delivery or customer pick-up, preparing necessary documentation such as bills of lading.
• Verify filled orders before delivery or pick-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Restock shelves and racks from overstock as needed to maintain proper inventory levels.

Requirements

• Holds a valid California Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Obtain a medical examiner's certificate.
• Has prior warehouse and delivery experience (working with dispatch is a plus).
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and communicates well with customers.
• Can comfortably lift heavy packages (up to 50 lbs) and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to pass DOT physical to obtain a medical examiner's certificate.
• Can pass a background check and drug test.
• Previous warehouse experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
• 2 years of professional driving related experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge and proper use of the English language, including reading, writing, and oral communications.
• Ability to put things in a proper sequence (e.g., by size, alphabetically, numerically) and to put like items together.
• Knowledge of driving laws and adherence to speed limits while driving a company vehicle.
• Knowledge of the procedure in the event of an accident in the warehouse or in company vehicle.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 6:00 AM start time, must be available to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision care available within the first 30 days.
• Life insurance.
• Sick days, holidays, and vacation.
• Two retirement programs: 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs regularly, including carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.