Warehouse/Driver
Purvis Industries · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
At Purvis Industries, we are a family-owned industrial distributor with over 75 years of experience, operating across 21 states. The Delivery Driver Warehouse Associate supports branch operations through inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and customer deliveries, ensuring accuracy, safety, and exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Accurately identify products and learn company product lines.
- Receive incoming shipments, verify accuracy against packing slips, and report discrepancies.
- Organize, assemble, and maintain daily delivery runs.
- Log deliveries in the tracking system and stock products using FIFO practices.
- Pull and verify order accuracy before shipment.
- Process UPS, parcel, and motor freight shipments.
- Load, transport, and unload products at customer locations while providing professional service.
- Obtain customer signatures and ensure completed paperwork is returned.
- Inspect products and deliveries for accuracy.
- Maintain delivery records and support documentation.
- Assist Branch and Operations Managers with warehouse activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum two years of driving experience required.
- Previous warehouse, delivery, logistics, or industrial distribution experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and safe driving practices.
- Dependable work ethic and strong attendance record.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Driver Eligibility
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Minimum two years of driving experience.
- No more than two moving violations in the past 18 months.
- No more than three moving violations in the past 36 months.
- No more than one at-fault accident without bodily injury and one moving violation in the past three years.
- No more than one at-fault accident involving bodily injury in the past three years.
- Must maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Physical Demands
- Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
- Stand and walk for most of the workday.
- Sit while driving and operating office equipment.
- Stock products up to six feet high.
- Load products into vehicles with bed heights of three to four feet.
- Climb stairs while carrying products.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Work in warehouse, branch, customer site, and outdoor environments.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Purvis Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating a professional environment that supports employee growth, development, and long-term success.