Box Truck-Forklift Driver

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GROUP INC•KENNESAW, GA

22d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload trucks, move materials, and perform related warehouse tasks. The employee also safely drives a non-CDL 26-foot box truck and cargo van to pick up or deliver equipment and products. The role is based in Kennesaw, Georgia, and works a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at $22 per hour. Travel is negligible. The position combines warehouse processing, shipping and receiving, inventory movement, and customer deliveries. It includes accurately processing inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining shipping documents, inspecting and caring for vehicles, meeting delivery appointments and deadlines, and keeping warehouse and dock areas orderly and safe. The work is performed in a warehouse with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required abilities.
Prior box truck driving experience.
Valid forklift operator certification, or certification obtained within the past two years.
Three to five years of warehousing and logistics experience in shipping and receiving.
At least one year of experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must hold a valid Georgia driver's license and have a driving record in good standing; the company will obtain a Department of Motor Vehicle record.
Must have at least three years of driving experience and pass a DOT medical examination.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with diligent attention to safety.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with peers, superiors, and clients and interact effectively with staff and departments at all levels.
Ability to move and lift heavy products.
Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Dependable, reliable, self-motivated, and hardworking.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Detail-oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a mentoring or leadership role.

Responsibilities

Sort and place scanned materials or items on appropriate racks, shelves, gaylords, or pallets according to organizational standards.
Drive company cargo vans and non-CDL 26-foot box trucks to pick up equipment or products and deliver customer products.
Plan suitable delivery routes, maintain schedules, monitor traffic, follow customer delivery instructions and appointment schedules, and meet delivery deadlines.
Drive safely and comply with local and state driving laws and road regulations.
Report accidents, injuries, safety concerns, and abnormal material findings to management promptly.
Load and unload shipments from trucks and trailers, using docks, warehouse layouts, and loading patterns to minimize loading time.
Keep the dock, racks, and nearby areas neat and orderly before and after receiving or unloading trucks.
Process outbound shipments, maintain accurate shipping documents, identify orders loaded onto trucks, and ensure inventory loads match manifests or delivery receipts.
Inspect vehicles before and after trips, keep them clean and safe, and notify a manager about major repairs or maintenance needs.
Receive inbound materials, verify shipments are complete and undamaged, document discrepancies, and label inbound pallets with location or store, date, and project code.
Move materials in and out of racks and other locations as assigned, and load trucks according to shipment documents and procedures.
Communicate with the manager as needed to meet customer delivery expectations and provide special care when delivering fragile products.
Read and interpret maps and GPS directions.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.