Part-Time Driver & Warehouse Assistant

Purpose and Scope:

The Driver & Warehouse Assistant is responsible for the safe and proper loading, delivery and unloading of listed goods, with specific precautions and requirements for handling hazardous materials; carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Plans out and follows the most efficient routes for delivery of goods.
• Lays out/loads items for delivery in accordance with route
• Obtains signatures/payments & arranges for recipients to make payments.
• Performs routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as monitoring and replenishing fluids.
• Leaves verbal messages via telephone.
• Maintains positive customer relations.
• Performs deliveries to and pick ups from area customers.
• Completes paperwork fully and completely, as required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures as listed, which are not limited to, warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, DOT Hazmat, and ISO9000.
• Assists warehouse manager as with related warehouse duties.

Education/ Training:

• High School graduate or equivalent, required. Associate's degree in a technical area, or equivalent combination of work experience and education, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Able to operate communications equipment in a mobile environment (cellphone, laptop, etc.).
• Working knowledge of standard shop tools.
• Possess or obtain Commercial Driver's License with endorsement for hazardous materials.
• Forklift certified (have or will train)
• Reach truck operation, experienced or will train.
• Safety training for Spill Containment; OSHA Cert a plus
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in the applying State.

Experience:

• 1-2 Years of experience in a warehouse environment

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel, crouch and visually see.
• Able to walk, stand and climb to perform work.
• Able to sit/stand for extended long periods of time.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard/iPad/laptop and calculator.
• Able to load and unload box trucks and other vehicles.
• Use forklift to move pallets and large items from warehouse to trucks.