Backup Route Driver/Warehouse Associate
About The Position
This full-time, hourly, non-exempt position combines warehouse operations with route driving. The employee prepares and verifies customer orders, packs and routes merchandise, loads and unloads trucks, operates warehouse equipment, and maintains a clean and safe work area. As a route driver, the employee transports and delivers compressed gas cylinders and hard goods, completes vehicle inspections and required DOT/FDA documentation, tracks deliveries and pickups using handheld technology, manages returned cylinders and inventory, and maintains the assigned vehicle. The role also involves communicating with supervisors and building professional customer relationships.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One year of driving experience.
- CDL A or B with HAZMAT.
- Meet all physical qualification standards imposed by the DOT.
- Clean MVR driving record.
- Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Ability to regularly stand and walk on concrete for extended periods, bend, use hands and arms, and handle cylinders regularly weighing 150 pounds and up to a maximum of 600 pounds.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Responsibilities
- Pull, check, and verify customer orders for accuracy.
- Prepare, pack, and route merchandise for shipment via UPS, FedEx, truck line, or courier.
- Load and unload delivery trucks safely and efficiently.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Safely load, transport, and deliver compressed gas cylinders and hard goods to customers.
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Complete required DOT/FDA documentation accurately.
- Track deliveries and pickups using handheld technology.
- Return empty cylinders for refilling and maintain proper inventory levels.
- Maintain the cleanliness and operational readiness of the assigned vehicle.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding maintenance, delivery efficiencies, and customer concerns.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional interactions.
- Identify customer needs and help ensure appropriate inventory levels to minimize emergency deliveries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
