Driver Warehouse Associate

Watsco•Sun Valley, CA

About The Position

The Driver Warehouse Associate represents Baker Distributing and supports its operations and customer satisfaction by safely and efficiently delivering products while providing professional customer service. The role involves daily transportation of HVAC goods and materials from wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations, as well as maintaining and operating the warehouse between deliveries. The position includes loading and unloading products, handling delivery paperwork and returns, helping with inventory and order fulfillment, and maintaining the truck and workspace. The employee must follow company safety procedures and safely operate the truck and warehouse equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support performance of the essential job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 1 year of truck driving experience.
Ability to meet DOT physical qualification standards.
Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential function of the role.
Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
Ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Box truck delivery experience.
CDL license.
Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift or appliance lift.
Interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
Proactive approach to continuous process and service improvement.

Responsibilities

Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
Load and unload products daily for delivery to customers or other Sales Centers.
Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
Assist with warehouse inventory counts, picking orders, and verifying orders.
Complete the daily truck maintenance checklist and report in/out times and merchandise returns.
Adhere to company safety protocols and procedures, and use personal protective equipment as required.
Report safety hazards or incidents immediately to management.
Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
Handle and store products properly to prevent accidents and injuries.
Follow guidelines for safe operation of 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.