Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver

Sonepar•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Driver-Warehouse Associate delivers goods on time while maintaining courteous, professional customer relations. When deliveries are not required, the associate performs warehouse duties, including picking and loading orders, preparing shipping documents, checking freight, and maintaining work areas. The role is responsible for safe vehicle and material-handling-equipment operation, quality control, and compliance with company processes and applicable state and federal DOT standards. Work may occasionally involve long and varied hours, mandatory physical inventory, and hot, cold, or dusty conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license meeting Crawford requirements.
Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical.
Six months or more of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Manual dexterity to operate machinery and handle small parts.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with PIT equipment, including reach truck, order picker, and sit-down propane forklift; current certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure good customer relations through on-time deliveries and courteous, professional conduct.
Transport and deliver goods in a timely manner.
Pick materials for orders, load materials, and manifest ship tickets.
Secure loads safely and ensure they are within vehicle weight limits.
Verify freight count and condition, and report overages, shortages, and damages.
Prepare receipts for load pickups or deliveries.
Collect payments for delivered goods and delivery charges.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with the manager to receive delivery instructions.
Fuel the truck and gather or restock materials needed for daily duties at the end of each day or shift.
Perform warehouse duties when there are no deliveries.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Ensure quality control so that damaged products are neither sent out nor accepted.
Adhere to all processes.
Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards and regulations.
Report vehicle problems and defects.
Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
Immediately report vehicle accidents or incidents to management.
Maintain a truck log according to state and federal regulations.
Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water, and keep the vehicle clean.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires and installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
Work occasional long and varied hours and participate in mandatory physical inventory.
Work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.