Shipping Driver & Dock Worker (Non-CDL)
About The Position
Republic Elite is a market leader in the multifamily interiors space and maintains its leadership position by delivering turnkey solutions that fulfill the ever-evolving expectations of community living. Each of our team members represents the best talent within their discipline, bringing a unique point of view to the table. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and we value a variety of ideas and perspectives. As manufacturers, estimators, installers, interior designers, brand strategists, information management experts, accountants, marketers, human resource professionals, and more, we are committed to Republic Elite’s vision of manufacturing and installing superior budget friendly cabinets and countertops for our multifamily clients and communities across the USA. Under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor, the Shipping Driver & Dock Worker supports the logistics team to achieve operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). By executing both plant-floor loading tasks and delivering orders to local and regional customers, this role ensures a seamless flow of finished goods from the shipping dock directly to the destination. The Shipping Driver & Dock Worker actively eliminates transit delays, maintains a highly organized dock area, ensures order accuracy, and supports on-time delivery fulfillment through hands-on participation in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid standard driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years old for commercial insurance compliance.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. alone, and 100+ lbs. with a partner.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift and pallet jacks.
- Ability to count inventory and accurately read a standard tape measure.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience driving a commercial box truck.
- Prior work on a shipping dock handling cabinetry, furniture, or heavy goods.
Responsibilities
- Operates a company-owned box truck safely and efficiently to deliver regional customer orders of finished cabinetry and countertop supplies.
- Maintains a valid, clean standard driver’s license with an excellent driving record; complies fully with Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate requirements if applicable to the truck's weight rating.
- Conducts occasional runs to local and regional customers to deliver finished cabinetry, countertops, and related components safely and on time.
- Performs mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reports any maintenance or safety concerns promptly, and ensures the box truck remains clean and fueled.
- Maintains a clean, professional appearance and customer-focused attitude at all times while representing the company during deliveries.
- Pulls, stages, and loads orders within the Shipping Department accurately based on work orders and shipping tickets.
- Physically loads, unloads, stacks, and secures large, fragile kitchen cabinet assemblies and custom countertop orders into the box truck using straps to prevent transit damage.
- Maintains all inventory and raw materials on the dock in an organized, highly detailed, and easily searchable manner.
- Ensures staging areas, loading docks, and truck bays are kept completely clear of debris, scrap materials, and physical obstacles to eliminate safety hazards.
- Operates material handling equipment (such as forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks) safely on the dock and during offloading.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (cost & coverage details provided upon enrollment)
- Retirement plan (Traditional 401k and Roth 401k) with company match
- Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer paid Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off (including vacation and sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws)
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
