Driver - Hialeah Gardens, FL

About the role

There’s a Place for You at World Electric. A career at World Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. We are hiring a Driver to join our team! Job Type: Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, following all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicate with sales associates or manager through problem solving to meet customer needs.
• Act in a helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and World associates.
• Ensure truck is in safe operating condition and maintains a clean appearance.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Load and unload trucks with equipment.
• Construct pallets based on delivery area preventing stock from being damaged on delivery.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment. This includes following Safety Procedures and wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching with arms, and constant use of hands.
• Continuous mental and visual alertness to maintain safety and achieve accuracy.
• Requires flexibility and mobility in body movements.
• Removing gates from flatbed trucks.
• Occasionally, may be required to lift items greater than 75 lbs with assistance.
• Strong math and reading skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability