Warehouse Associate Back-up Driver

Sonepar•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

The Driver-Warehouse Associate delivers electrical products and performs warehouse work for Crawford Electric Supply. The role supports customer service by making timely deliveries and interacting with customers courteously and professionally. When deliveries are not scheduled, the associate performs warehouse duties, including picking and loading materials and preparing shipments. The position also includes vehicle, material-handling equipment, and work-area maintenance; inventory responsibilities; and compliance with company processes and applicable state and federal Department of Transportation requirements. The role requires occasional long and varied hours, work during mandatory physical inventories, and the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions. Crawford describes its culture as focused on adapting, challenging the status quo appropriately, learning, and providing opportunities for employee growth.

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 for operating machinery and handling small parts.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work occasional long and varied hours, mandatory physical inventories, and in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down propane forklifts; current certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure good customer relations through consistent, 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, or damage as needed.
Prepare receipts for load pickups or deliveries.
Collect payment 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 to make.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Ensure quality control so damaged product is neither sent out nor accepted.
Adhere to all processes.
Operate the company vehicle safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards and regulations.
Report vehicle problems and defects, and immediately report vehicle accidents or incidents to management.
Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
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 mandatory physical inventories as required.