Material Handler & Driver Class A

Handy Distribution • Charlotte, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs traditional warehouse duties and fills in as a backup driver during driver absences or when additional delivery routes are needed. As a driver, operates Class A single- or tandem-axle day cabs with a capacity of 45,000 pounds or a box truck to deliver materials to and from customer shops and job sites. When not driving, performs material-handling and warehouse work, including receiving, checking, restocking, picking, staging, palletizing, shipping, and moving materials. The role also involves data entry and use of warehouse management system (WMS) radio-frequency barcode scanning technology.

The position works in warehouse and transportation settings, indoors and outdoors, and involves physical activity throughout the shift. Employees must be able to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role may involve repetitive motions, extended periods in a warehouse, moving equipment, vehicle traffic, varying weather, and moderate noise. Employees must follow company safety practices and applicable Department of Transportation requirements.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to complete certification and be licensed to operate a forklift, and keep current with changes to applicable requirements.
• Must have a current driver's license and be DOT-certified with a Class A or Class B CDL.
• Safety focus and awareness of surroundings.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to think quickly and remain patient in stressful situations.
• Organizational skills and ability to read and analyze information.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time-management skills and a process-improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Basic math skills and a proficient understanding of units of measure.
• Data-entry skills and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling; work with repetitive motions and material-handling equipment; and work in a warehouse for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WMS.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to destinations and provide accurate, timely, and courteous service.
• Collect signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for cash-on-delivery deliveries when required, following proper procedures.
• Maintain driver logbooks or electronic logging devices, trip reports, fuel tickets, toll tickets, and vehicle condition reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Operate trucks safely, follow company policies and applicable laws, maintain a safe driving record, and notify a supervisor of violations.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water, and conduct required pre-trip inspections.
• Operate slide-side curtain trailers.
• Secure cargo with runners, boards, ratchet straps, chains, and binders; ensure load stability and balance.
• Assist with loading trucks as needed and recommend efficient delivery routes.
• Verify delivered items and quantities, and report and document delivery variances.
• Present a professional image when interacting with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Receive, verify, and check delivered materials; restock, pick, palletize, stage, load, and unload orders and trucks.
• Load and unload materials by hand onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Count, weigh, and record materials handled on daily production sheets.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on containers.
• Shrink-wrap or band palletized materials securely.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist and clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up electric lifts, Moffetts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and carts to move or load materials and products.
• Handle products according to established standards; load, unload, straighten, and organize warehouse products.
• Control and account for materials to minimize loss and damage.
• Stage, transport, ship, or return products into and out of the warehouse.
• Perform basic computer data entry and use WMS radio-frequency barcode-scanning software and hardware.
• Observe company safety practices and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed