Warehouse Driver Associate

Position Summary

Provide customer service through the delivery and/or pick‑up of parts and other products. Unload products from shipping vehicles and store them in the appropriate warehouse area. Provide support to the warehouse operations of the branch. Delivery functions account for about 50% of the time.

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from the warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by the picking ticket in the assigned priority.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring the order being delivered is correct and maintaining professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Load materials into the vehicle and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Follow company delivery routes to ensure maximum efficiency of the delivery run.
• Pick up any applicable returns and cores, tag appropriately, and return them to the branch.
• Determine the delivery vehicle is in operative condition daily by completing a daily inspection/log.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and operate it safely each day.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas.
• Package, label, and ship customer orders via UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight, or local truck deliveries.
• Operate industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
  Complete forklift operator training annually, as provided by the company.
• Check all load‑related documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate.
• Inspect vehicles before driving to confirm mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and emptying trash as necessary.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage immediately.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from the loading crew; check that the vehicle position is correct and that any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.

• Communicating: conveying information effectively, listening, and not interrupting inappropriate times.
• Active Learning: understanding new information for current and future problem solving and decision making.
• Mathematics: solving simple equations and applying math to problems.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
• Coordination: adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Oral Expression: communicating ideas clearly in speaking.
• Oral Comprehension: understanding spoken information and ideas.
• Problem Sensitivity: recognizing when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems.
• Reaction Time: quickly responding to signals.
• Static Strength: exerting maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Far Vision: distinguishing details at a distance.
• Response Orientation: choosing quickly between movements in response to signals.
• Spatial Orientation: knowing one’s location relative to the environment and other objects.

Handling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs up to 15% of the time. The majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs. Varied temperature changes, minimal chemical hazards, vibration, dust, and vehicle noise are common. OSHA‑approved safety‑toed shoes are required from day one; proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn when required.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of general warehouse experience.
• Desired:
  Forklift operator certification and 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Wages:
  Salary range $16.00 – $22.00 per hour/year based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Eligible for health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), life and AD&D, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits in accordance with company policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.