Dock Associate​/Backup Delivery Driver

Position: FT Dock Associate / Backup Delivery Driver
Position Summary The Dock Team Associate / Back-up Delivery Driver is primarily responsible for supporting the efficient movement of inbound and outbound inventory through the Palmetto Moon Distribution Center. This position receives, unloads, sorts, prepares, and loads merchandise for shipment while ensuring inventory and shipment transactions are accurately processed within the appropriate  addition to regular Distribution Center responsibilities, this position serves as a qualified back-up delivery driver and may be assigned to transport merchandise from the Distribution Center to Palmetto Moon retail stores based on business and scheduling needs.

When performing delivery duties, the associate is responsible for safe vehicle operation, load accuracy, timely delivery, proper store handoff, and compliance with established routing, receiving, and safety procedures.

This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and a commitment to safe and accurate operations.

Key Responsibilities Dock & Distribution Center Operations Receive and unload incoming shipments.

Load outbound shipments and assist in ensuring scheduled shipments depart the Distribution Center timely and accurately.

Sort, count, package, label, and prepare merchandise for shipment to retail stores.

Verify merchandise and shipments for accuracy and report shortages, damages, losses, or defects to Distribution Center leadership.

Follow established procedures to accurately receive and process merchandise within appropriate systems.

Work with Distribution Center leadership to determine the proper disposition and movement of merchandise.

Safely operate approved material-handling equipment, including carts, dollies, pallet-moving equipment, and forklifts, as authorized and trained.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe dock and work areas.

Follow all legal, safety, operational, and internal company procedures.

Assist with other Distribution Center responsibilities as needed to support daily operations.

Back-up Delivery Driver Responsibilities Serve as a back-up Local Route Delivery Driver when needed based on business, staffing, and scheduling requirements.

Execute assigned delivery routes according to approved routing schedules, delivery windows, and established procedures.

Review route manifests and load documentation prior to departure and verify that merchandise is assigned to the correct delivery location.

Ensure cartons, totes, pallets, and other merchandise are properly secured and protected during transit.

Safely operate company delivery vehicles, including vans, box trucks, or other approved vehicles for which the employee is qualified.

Deliver merchandise to the correct store and designated receiving area.

Follow established store receiving and merchandise handoff procedures.

Obtain required delivery confirmations, including signatures, scans, or system acknowledgements.

Communicate professionally with store leadership and Distribution Center leadership throughout the delivery process.

Promptly report delivery delays, shortages, damages, incidents, vehicle concerns, or other exceptions.

Complete required delivery documentation, digital scans, logs, and other records accurately and timely.

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.

Follow all company vehicle, loading, unloading, material-handling, and applicable transportation safety requirements.

Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Ability to successfully meet company requirements for operating a company vehicle, including applicable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), background, and pre-employment screening…