Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver I

About the Role

The Warehouse Associate/Truck Driver I is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. This role also handles warehouse transactions, maintains the branch warehouse environment and equipment, and operates a delivery vehicle for up to 50% of the time delivering products to customers, company branches, and suppliers (No CDL required).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety Rules; address safety concerns immediately.
• Receive material from vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify quantity and description by checking merchandise against the packing list.
• Stock incoming orders on shelves in an orderly manner and report freight damage claims.
• Prepare branch orders from the warehouse, ensuring the correct number and type of product is shipped.
• Process shipment paperwork, including verifying merchandise, applying correct postage and labels, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring shipments when necessary.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, reach trucks, and wire cutting machines when required.
• Load common carrier and company vehicles.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Perform inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Operate delivery vehicles to transport products to and from customers, company branches, and suppliers.
• Inspect company vehicle for defects and complete a daily inspection report.
• Maintain company vehicle cleanliness, service, and repairs; alert supervisor of needed maintenance.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local, and state driving laws and regulations.
• Load and unload vehicle, ensuring all material is correct and damage-free before departure.
• Assist in preparing orders for delivery as needed.
• Complete all delivery documentation, including obtaining customer signatures on delivery receipts.
• Pick up material returns from customers, inspecting condition, quantities, and catalog numbers.
• Pick up material from company suppliers.
• Participate in training entry-level Truck Drivers and provide mentorship.
• Perform other branch duties as required, including counter sales and customer support.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; warehouse experience is a plus.
• Certification to operate forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment and annual Motor Vehicle Record review.
• Must obtain a non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 30 days of hire.
• No suspended driver’s license for traffic accidents/violations within the past 3 years.
• No at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• General knowledge of electrical products is a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Effective communication with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Basic mathematical skills for accurate job task completion.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle loads with a combined weight not exceeding 26,000 GVW.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and traffic/driver laws.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Climb or balance: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Weight and force demands:
  • Up to 10 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%.
  • Up to 25 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%.
  • Up to 50 pounds: Constantly – at least 51%.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels and/or exposure to heat and cold: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards and risk of electrical shock: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Constantly – at least 51%.
• Travels to offsite locations: Frequently – 21% to 50%.

Pay

For the state of Washington only, the pay range is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Commuter Transit Benefits.
• Additional optional insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance).
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within encouraged.
• Platt Distribution Center Bonus Plan.