Driver Warehouse Associate

Watsco • New Port Richey, FL

9d

About The Position

The Driver Warehouse Associate represents Baker Distributing and supports company operations and customer satisfaction by safely and efficiently delivering products while providing professional customer service. The position transports HVAC goods and materials from wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, and other Sales Center locations. Between deliveries, the associate helps maintain and operate the warehouse.

The role includes loading and unloading delivery vehicles, collecting signed invoices, supporting inventory counts and order picking and verification, and completing truck-maintenance checklists. The associate follows safety procedures, uses required personal protective equipment, reports hazards or incidents, and handles and stores products safely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support performance of essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 1 year of truck-driving experience.
• Box truck delivery experience.
• A valid DOT medical certificate is required prior to employment; the role requires meeting DOT physical qualification standards, with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to position oneself to access equipment through standing, sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures; reasonable accommodations may support effective communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seek continuous process and service improvements.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving is an essential function of the role.

Nice To Haves

• CDL license is highly desirable.
• Warehouse experience, including operating a forklift or appliance lift.

Responsibilities

• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
• Load and unload products from the truck for delivery to customers or other Sales Centers.
• Deliver and transport HVAC goods and materials to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
• Assist with warehouse inventory counts, picking orders, and verifying orders.
• Complete daily truck-maintenance checklists and report in/out times and merchandise returns.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and report safety hazards or incidents promptly 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED