Driver
Gemaire Distributors · Harahan, LA · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily loading and unloading of products.
- Aid in delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials to customers.
- Receive, inspect, and stock all merchandise.
- Verify all items received against items ordered for accuracy.
- Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
- Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
- Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
- Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
- Aid in physical inventory and inventory control.
- Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
- Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
- Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
- Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of recent, verifiable experience driving a minimum of a 16 ft box truck or stake bed truck.
- Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines.
- Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload logistics.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
- A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Must have a clean driving record for at least the past 3 years (including no suspensions, restricted license, or DUI and no more than 1 moving violation within any 1-year period).
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).