Material Handler & Driver Class A

Handy Distribution•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Material Handler & Driver performs traditional warehouse duties and fills in as a backup driver during driver absences or when additional delivery routes are needed. Driver duties include operating Class A single- or tandem-axle day cabs with a capacity of 45,000 pounds or a box truck to deliver materials to customer shops and job sites. When not assigned to drive, the employee performs warehouse and material-handling tasks, including receiving, checking, restocking, picking, palletizing, staging, shipping, and moving products. The role uses warehouse management system (WMS) radio-frequency barcode scanning technology and hardware, requires basic computer and data-entry work, and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work takes place in warehouse and transportation settings, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, varying weather, and moderate noise. Regular physical activity includes standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Employees must be able to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be eligible to complete forklift certification and be licensed to operate a forklift, and keep current with changes to requirements.
Must have a current driver’s license and DOT certification with a Class A or Class B CDL.
Safety focus and awareness of surroundings.
Effective communication skills and the ability to think quickly and remain patient in stressful situations.
Organizational skills and the ability to read and analyze information.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks, prioritize, meet multiple deadlines, and manage time effectively.
Process-improvement mindset and knowledge of inventory control.
Basic mathematical 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, including repetitive motions and extended periods in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with WMS.

Responsibilities

Drive company trucks to destinations and provide accurate, timely, and courteous service.
Collect signatures for delivered goods and, when required, collect payment for COD or cash deliveries according to proper procedures.
Maintain driver logbooks or ELD records, trip reports, fuel and toll tickets, and vehicle condition reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Follow safety policies and 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 and secure cargo with runners, boards, ratchet straps, chains, and binders to ensure load stability and balance.
Assist with truck loading as needed and recommend efficient delivery routes.
Present a professional image with customers, vendors, and coworkers; verify delivered items and quantities; and report and document delivery variances.
Receive, verify, and check delivered materials; restock, pick, palletize, stage, ship, and return products.
Load and unload trucks and materials, including moving 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 or mark container information.
Shrink-wrap or band palletized materials securely and keep work areas, machines, and equipment clean.
Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, electric lifts, moffets, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and carts to move or load materials and products.
Handle products according to established standards and organize warehouse product.
Control and account for materials to minimize loss and damage.
Perform basic computer and data-entry work and use WMS radio-frequency barcode scanning technology and hardware.