Non CDL Driver

General Insulation Company • Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

General Insulation Company is a national wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial insulation products, HVAC supplies, 3M Firestop products, and associated construction supplies, and is the largest privately-held mechanical insulation distributor in North America. As a family-owned company, they prioritize high-quality products and superior customer service. The Driver/Warehouse Associate role involves a dual function, encompassing both driving and warehouse duties. The individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate order fulfillment, managing the loading and unloading of all incoming and outgoing freight, and making timely deliveries. In the field, the associate acts as the company's representative, reporting customer feedback and competitive information to management. Within the warehouse, responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, picking up materials from local vendors, restocking, and cleaning trucks. The role also requires collaboration with Inside Sales for efficient truck routing, attendance at branch meetings, and participation in mandatory Saturday physical inventories. A strong safety mindset is crucial for all duties, particularly driving, material handling, and job site evaluation, and the position requires working the necessary hours to complete tasks.

Requirements

• High school Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Valid DOT Med Card Required
• Must be able to lift and move items 40-70 pounds or more on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Must be willing to work odd hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably two (2) years of safe driving experience
• Forklift certification or experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the General and Operations Manager.
• Ensures all orders are pulled correctly and inventory is accurate.
• Unload/load all incoming and outgoing freight.
• Make all deliveries on time.
• Be the “eyes and ears” of the company in the field by reporting any customer feedback or competitive information to Operations or General Manager.
• Ensure cleanliness of warehouse and office area.
• Pick up materials from local vendors.
• Restock material.
• Clean Trucks.
• Work with Inside Sales to ensure routing of truck is efficient.
• Attend any branch meetings called on behalf of Operations or General Manager.
• Attend and work all mandatory Saturday physical inventories.
• Works the necessary hour work week in order to get the job done.
• Maintains safety mindset in all duties performed, especially (but not limited to) driving, material handling and job site evaluation.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Your eligibility remains the same and begins after completing one full year of employment. GIC offers a competitive match of up to 100%, reinforcing our commitment to your long-term financial success.
• Education Assistance - General Insulation will reimburse you up to $3,000 per year for approved coursework (course tuition only; books, lab fees, and related expenses are not included).
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance - Your benefits remain the same based on your hire date. General Insulation offers a choice between a no-cost high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with an optional HSA, or a PPO plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, allowing you to select the coverage that best meets your needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees