Driver Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing•Clearwater, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Distributing Company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Driver Warehouse Associate to join their team. This role is crucial for both operations and customer satisfaction, involving the safe and efficient delivery of HVAC products to customers while providing excellent customer service. The position includes daily delivery and transportation of HVAC goods and materials from distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations, as well as maintaining and operating the warehouse between deliveries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 1-year truck driving experience.
Box Truck delivery experience
A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate is required prior to employment.
The role requires the ability to meet DOT physical qualification standards, with reasonable accommodations
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
A valid driver’s license is required only if driving is an essential function of the role.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
Strong and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.

Nice To Haves

CDL license is highly desirable.
Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift/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.

Responsibilities

Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
Assist in the Warehouse with inventory counts, picking and verifying orders.
Responsible for daily checklist of truck maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
Adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures.
Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to management.
Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.
Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.
Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of the truck and other warehouse equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized truck and workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Ensure all loading and unloading activities are conducted safely, using proper techniques and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.