Driver Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Driver Warehouse Associate represents Baker Distributing Company and is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering HVAC products and materials from wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations while providing professional customer service. The role also includes maintaining and operating the warehouse between deliveries. The associate loads and unloads products, obtains customer signatures on invoices, returns paperwork to the Sales Center Manager, and assists with inventory counts, order picking, and order verification. The role requires following company safety procedures, using required personal protective equipment, maintaining a clean and organized truck and workspace, and completing truck maintenance checklists and delivery reporting. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 1 year of truck-driving experience.
Box truck delivery experience.
Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate before employment.
Ability to meet DOT physical qualification standards, with reasonable accommodations.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service mindset and ability to develop long-term relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret data.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.

Nice To Haves

CDL licenses are highly desirable.
Warehouse experience, including operating a forklift or appliance lift, is a plus.
Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
A valid driver’s license is required only if driving is an essential function of the role.

Responsibilities

Represent Baker Distributing Company professionally as a leader in the industry.
Load and unload products in the truck for delivery to customers and other Sales Centers.
Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
Assist with warehouse inventory counts, picking, and verifying orders.
Complete daily truck maintenance checklists 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 guidelines for safe operation of the truck and warehouse equipment.
Keep the truck and workspace clean and organized.
Conduct loading and unloading safely using proper techniques and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.