Warehouse Associate - Backup Delivery Driver

Warehouse Associate/Backup Delivery Driver - Duties/Responsibilities

• Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas using hand trucks, forklifts, reach trucks, stock pickers, electric pallet jacks, and pallet jacks.
• Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined inventory procedures.
• Pick, pack, and ship products efficiently and accurately.
• Process all packages for shipping and handle returned merchandise.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
• Check products in accordance with receiving paperwork and crosscheck purchase orders against packing lists.
• Label inventory as needed.
• Manage delivery routes that include multiple customers and locations.
• Ensure accurate delivery and placement of products to designated addresses, securing proof of delivery through signatures and photographs using a handheld device.
• Facilitate the collection of customer returns or new products from vendors as required.
• Conduct comprehensive pre/post-trip inspections of the delivery vehicle.
• Adhere strictly to all Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and requirements.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid DOT card.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
• Hazmat endorsement is a plus.
• Minimum of one year delivery experience safely operating 26 ft box trucks.
• Minimum of one year delivery experience safely operating 26 ft box trucks.
• One to two years of related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Prior experience with material handling equipment such as sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Experience using handheld RF scan guns and basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safely.
• Proficiency in using navigation tools such as GPS and smartphone apps.
• Ability to follow delivery routes and instructions diligently.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Positive and professional attitude with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must wear steel or composite toe shoes.
• Ability to pass company background screening, motor vehicle report and drug testing requirements.

Working Environment

• Ability to withstand exposure to weather conditions – hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy.
• Ability to sit in a vehicle for at least 8 hours daily.
• Ability to walk/stand for at least 8 hours daily.
• Ability to unload packages in various weather conditions using a pallet jack or hand truck.
• Most work occurs in a warehouse with varying temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
• Dock doors remain open, causing temperature fluctuations.
• Some areas may become dusty if products are stationary.

Physical Demands

• Lift and move at least 75 pounds without assistance, up to 130 pounds with help.
• Pick, pack, and stack 100-1000 boxes daily.
• Engage in climbing, sitting, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, overhead lifting, and stair climbing.
• Operate and climb into forklifts.
• Stand for extended periods.

Compensation

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary critical insurance
• 401(k) + Employer match
• PTO/Vacation days
• Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts