Driver/Warehouse

Job Summary:

The Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting garage doors, parts, and related materials from the distribution center to customer locations, job sites, and other facilities. This role requires careful handling of products, adherence to schedules, and exceptional customer service to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe Transportation: Drive company vehicles to deliver garage doors, parts, and other materials to customer locations, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload materials at distribution centers, job sites, and customer locations using appropriate handling equipment.
• Delivery Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery logs, receipts, and other required paperwork. Ensure proper documentation is completed for each delivery.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Inspect and maintain vehicles regularly, reporting any issues or repairs needed to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Customer Service: Provide courteous and professional service to customers upon delivery, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulations, including securing loads properly and adhering to traffic laws.
• Coordination: Communicate effectively with the Shipping Supervisor and other team members to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Inventory Management: Assist with inventory counts, material handling, and organization within the distribution center as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Previous driving experience, preferably in a distribution or warehouse setting.
• Experience handling large or heavy materials is a plus.
• Licensing:
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred but not required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs).
• Ability to stand, bend, and climb in and out of vehicles frequently.
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods.
• Skills:
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent time-management skills to ensure timely deliveries.
• Knowledge:
• Familiarity with safety procedures related to vehicle operation and material handling.
• Knowledge of local and regional traffic laws.
• Work Ethic:
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly required to drive for extended periods.
• Exposure to outdoor elements and varying weather conditions.
• Warehouse and loading dock environment may involve noise, dust, and occasional machinery operation.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; squat; kneel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Duties may require sitting for long periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

OTHER:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver
• Solo driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21