What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Distribution Associate - LaGrange, GA position at Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.?
📍 Location: LaGrange, GA
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a company that values hard work, teamwork, and personal growth? Eastern Industrial Supplies is seeking a Distribution & Delivery Associate to join our team in LaGrange, GA. If you have experience in warehousing, material handling, and driving flatbed or dually trucks, we want to hear from you!
Your Role:
Warehouse & Material Handling:
- Receive and inspect materials from Motor Freight Carriers, UPS/FedEx, and customer returns.
- Accurately pull and stage orders for shipment using forklifts or order pickers.
- Ensure items are packaged securely and labeled correctly.
- Complete shipping documentation and system entries while maintaining high quality standards.
Delivery & Driving:
- Load and secure deliveries on Eastern vehicles for safe transport.
- Deliver orders to local customers and other Eastern Distribution Centers.
- Maintain real-time communication with supervisors via phone & GPS.
- Inspect and ensure proper working condition of delivery trucks.
What You'll Get:
✅ Competitive Pay & Benefits - Medical, dental, company-paid short-term disability, and a 401(k) with immediate employer match.
✅ Paid Time Off - Enjoy paid holidays and PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
✅ "Eastern Cares" Mission Days - Get paid time off to volunteer and make a difference in your community.
✅ Career Growth & Development - Training, mentorship, and internal promotion opportunities to advance your career.
✅ Family-Oriented Culture - We are a faith-based, family-owned company where employees are valued and treated like family.
What We're Looking For:
📌 Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 1 year of warehouse, forklift, and delivery driving experience preferred.
- Flatbed, Box Truck, or Dually experience required.
📌 Skills & Certifications:
- Basic computer knowledge for order processing and tracking.
- Valid Driver's License & clean driving record.
- Medical Certificate/Health Card (FMCSA compliant).
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).
📌 Other Requirements:
- Must live within a reasonable distance of our LaGrange, GA Distribution Center.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks like crouching, kneeling, and balancing.
- Pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle report check required.
Why Eastern Industrial Supplies?
At Eastern, we do more than just distribute industrial PVF and plumbing products-we build lasting relationships with our employees and customers. Since 1980, we've expanded across the Southeast, and our commitment to honoring God in all we do is at the heart of our operations. Our employees love working here because we offer genuine appreciation, support, and growth opportunities.
Join us and become part of a team where hard work is rewarded, and your contributions truly matter!
📍 Location: LaGrange, GA 30240
📌 Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug-Free Workplace
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career in industrial distribution and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!
⏳ Apply now with our quick, mobile-friendly application.
An offer of employment with Eastern Industrial Supplies is contingent upon the successful conclusion of a drug test and background check.
