Driver Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

The Driver Warehouse Associate represents Baker Distributing Company and supports its operations and customer satisfaction by safely and efficiently delivering HVAC products and materials to customers, vendors, and other Sales Center locations. The role combines daily delivery and transportation duties with warehouse responsibilities between deliveries, including maintaining and operating the warehouse. The associate is expected to provide professional customer service, follow safety procedures, and maintain an organized truck and workspace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 1 year of truck driving experience.
Box truck delivery experience.
Valid DOT medical certificate required before employment.
Ability to meet DOT physical qualification standards, with reasonable accommodations.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the role.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service focus, including problem-solving and relationship-building.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret data.
Strong, creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
Ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures; reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.
Ability to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access equipment.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Visual acuity to read labels, inspect equipment, monitor inventory, and operate machinery.

Nice To Haves

CDL licenses are highly desirable.
Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift or appliance lift, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent Baker Distributing Company professionally as a leader in the industry.
Load and unload products daily for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
Assist with warehouse inventory counts and with picking and verifying orders.
Complete the daily truck maintenance checklist and report in/out times and merchandise returns.
Follow company safety protocols and procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and promptly report safety hazards or incidents to management.
Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
Handle and store products properly to prevent accidents and injuries.
Follow safe-operation guidelines for the truck and warehouse equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized truck and workspace.
Conduct loading and unloading safely using proper techniques and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.