Route Driver​/Material Handler-1st shift

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials or packages using powered industrial equipment, manual pallet jack, hand truck and/or motorized carts.
• Ensure needed product is delivered from warehouse to production sites.
• Pick up goods/supplies/packages from the production sites for delivery to warehouse.
• Plan most efficient delivery and pickup schedules to minimize delays and production downtime.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle; add fluids, check tires, brakes, lights and fuel.
• Report any vehicle mechanical problems to Supervisor.
• Maintain required vehicle and warehouse logs.
• Prepare parcel and pallet shipments as required (UPS, Fed Ex, USPS, LTL etc.).
• Organize warehouse/work area – maintain in a neat and orderly manner. Ensure continued good housekeeping in work environment.
• Follow all safety requirements as set forth by the company.
• Assist with physical inventory processes.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• Ability to interact with personnel at all facilities in a professional manner.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan schedules with minimum supervision.
• Must have open availability and able to work OT as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer and associated systems.

• Prior experience driving a box truck.
• Valid driver's license required; clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehousing experience.
• Extensive forklift experience is required. Ability to be certified to company requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with moving equipment, requiring attentiveness to ensure safety at all times.
• Must be able to sit for periods required while driving company truck.
• Extensive use of a forklift or other material moving equipment. Must be able to operate such equipment for extended periods of time.
• Typically requires extended travel less than 5% of the time.