Warehouse Associate & Driver

Sunbelt Natural Foods•Apopka, FL

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About The Position

Sunbelt Natural Foods Distributors is hiring a dependable, hardworking, and customer-focused Warehouse Associate & Driver for a hands-on role combining warehouse operations and customer deliveries. The position involves preparing orders, receiving and organizing products, maintaining warehouse areas and equipment, and delivering products to customers. The successful candidate works safely, accurately, and professionally, both independently and as part of a team, and can adapt to varied responsibilities and changing priorities. This active position combines warehouse work and driving. Warehouse temperatures and noise levels may vary. Employees may regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance, and must be able to handle products weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires safely operating vehicles and applicable warehouse equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Safe and acceptable driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and delivery environment.
Ability to follow instructions, routes, schedules, food-safety requirements, and company procedures.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or guide products weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to perform both warehouse and driving responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse, delivery, distribution, or related experience is preferred.
Forklift experience is a plus; required training may be provided based on the position.
English/Spanish bilingual communication skills are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Load delivery vehicles and secure products for transportation.
Transport and deliver products safely according to assigned routes and schedules.
Review orders before and after delivery to verify product and document accuracy and completeness.
Provide friendly, professional customer service during deliveries.
Assist with loading and unloading products at customer locations.
Follow transportation laws and company safety procedures; maintain a safe driving record and care for company vehicles.
Perform and document required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and report defects, damage, maintenance needs, accidents, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Receive incoming products and verify quantities, specifications, condition, and quality.
Stock and rotate products according to FIFO procedures, monitor expiration dates, and assist with physical inventory counts.
Operate forklifts and pallet-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
Complete and maintain delivery, temperature, maintenance, and other required records.
Process and handle sales orders, invoices, purchase orders, and bills of lading.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas, trucks, and equipment.
Communicate with warehouse staff, management, customers, and other departments as needed.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Warehouse Manager.