Driver, Operations FHD

Position Summary

Driver, Operations
- Days (FHD) – Full Time

The Commercial Vehicle Driver/Warehouse Operator is a dual role. The Operations Driver operates commercial motor vehicles (GVWR >10,000 lb and ≤26,000 lb.) for local pick‑up and delivery (P&D) while also performing warehouse operations such as shipping, receiving, picking, and quality control. The driver must adhere to DOT/FMCSR, company SOPs, and site safety policies, meeting performance, safety, and quality objectives.

The Operations Driver also operates power industrial trucks for moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation and may be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to their primary responsibilities. They are responsible for accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

• Maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing customer needs.
• Operate commercial vehicles within a ~20 air‑mile radius to deliver and recover freight from customer locations.
• Verify shipment bills for required information prior to loading.
• Load and unload freight safely; weigh and check dimensions against shipper calculations.
• Sort outbound freight and load ULDs and trucks.
• Function and interact on a daily basis with warehouse supervisors and comply with warehouse safety requirements.
• Provide professional customer interaction during P&D; protect freight integrity and security.
• Properly use Airline/Electrical hookup and Backing procedure.
• Follow all company policies, guidelines, and quality procedures.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Use gas or electric forklifts/MHE to load outbound shipments, move and stack product efficiently.
• Maintain an organized work area.

• Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards.
• Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.

• Move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks efficiently.
• Ensure proper documentation accompanies freight.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.

• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in warehouse security.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site‑specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Participate in safety meetings.

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, drum attachment, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently following prescribed work methods.
• Maintain an active forklift certification.

• Assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed; participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Repair pallets, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Ability to operate MHE.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass federal, state, local background checks, clearances, and drug/alcohol tests.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months typical of mild to moderate climate.