Warehouse Teammate/delivery Driver

About the role

Hajoca Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver for the Plumbing Warehouse location in Lake Charles, LA. The role combines warehouse operations (receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping) with local delivery driving responsibilities, including loading/unloading trucks, securing loads, completing documentation, and providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Count, verify, and receive incoming vendor shipments and customer return material.
• Stock and maintain the warehouse; pick, document, and pack customer orders per company policy.
• Handle shipping discrepancies per procedure or forward paperwork to designated employee.
• Identify nonstock, special-order, and damaged material and store in proper locations.
• Complete necessary documentation for customer shipments delivered via third‑party carrier.
• Load and unload trucks; operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Inform supervisor of stock depletions, count discrepancies, or damaged/defective/nonsaleable merchandise.
• Ensure security and controls are in place to protect Profit Center assets.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, order, and safety; remove debris.
• Assist co‑workers in servicing customers.
• Perform all job functions according to company Safety Standards and complete required safety/compliance training.
• Operate trucks safely and in compliance with company rules, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Load the truck with Hajoca merchandise, secure the load, and ensure proper unloading equipment is available.
• Understand shipping documents, have accurate directions, review documentation for order accuracy.
• Unload correct merchandise and place it where the receiving party wants it.
• Obtain legible signatures for all deliveries per policy.
• Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash sales before releasing material.
• Work with customers to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Load truck at other locations with merchandise picked up from vendors, customer returns, or purchased from other wholesalers.
• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered during deliveries.
• Inspect truck and required parts/accessories for safe operating condition prior to departure.
• Keep truck clean of debris in cab and body; advise management of mechanical problems.
• Complete Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a vehicle with GVWR ≥10,001 lbs if a defect is found.
• At end of workday, remove keys from truck and store in approved location.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a proper and valid driver's license.
• Have a driving record that meets the criteria for an Authorized Driver per company policy.
• Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before starting work and at least every two years thereafter.
• Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs (non‑CDL).

Skills

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle operation, especially commercial vehicles under DOT regulations.
• Ability to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material‑handling environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and co‑workers.
• Ability to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, or emergency situations.
• Ability to learn to operate warehouse material‑handling equipment.
• Ability to learn and operate computer‑related systems used in the delivery process.
• Proficient English: read, write, speak, and understand.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage.
• Profit‑Sharing Program providing an annual share of profits.
• Full‑time benefits (30+ hours/week): medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage.
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Pre‑tax accounts for healthcare