Warehouse Delivery Driver

Johnstone Supply LLC • Elmwood, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of truck driving experience (26 ft vehicle or larger) or 1 year operating Johnstone equipment/vehicles under supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company; must remain eligible at all times to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable state and federal laws and FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to utilize necessary technology to complete tasks, GPS, mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices, RF equipment, and ERP software.
• Must be able to read a map and mapping applications accurately.
• Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work safely in all job tasks.
• Skill in operation of delivery vehicles and power equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker; ability to operate a lift gate safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large/heavy products or pieces of equipment while working within established safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with warehouse or distribution center management systems and order picking processes.
• Must be able to perform all the duties of a Material Handler. Typically, this entails order filling, stock replenishment, will call, and inventory cycle counting.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to attend to details.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to work with others in a team-based environment.
• Strong customer service skills; ability to demonstrate considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and to maintain relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement for this position due to the nature of the work, safety regulations, and to ensure accurate communication and comprehension.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ months of experience in a warehouse and/or distribution facility, preferably in HVAC/R or related field.
• Experience with a picker, RF scanner, and inventory management systems.
• Experience driving a forklift.
• Knowledge of HVAC wholesale industry, principles, and practices.
• Previous experience with OSHA and safety regulations and procedures.
• CDL preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Multilingual skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe transporting and arrival of products, in a timely manner, to our customers and other store locations.
• Driving, route sequencing, order verification, loading and unloading orders into company/customer vehicle, return service, sharing feedback from customers, as well as maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of the company vehicles and warehouse equipment.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional service that includes accurate and timely delivery of products.
• Serves as a key field contact for gathering accurate customer service and delivery expectations.
• Safely operates company vehicles and equipment consistent with DOT, state, federal, and company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of inside of truck, cab, box, and all assigned work areas.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle(s)/equipment; refers defects, issues, or needs for repairs to supervisor promptly.
• Loads and unloads trucks. Checks and verifies deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
• Prepares routes and follows schedules and deadlines for delivery, shipping, receiving, and other related tasks.
• Drives straight body vehicles including box truck to deliver supplies and equipment to customer’s place of business, job site, or other Johnstone store locations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive expedited delivery instructions, utilizing communication methods safely and in accordance with all requirements and expectations.
• Immediately communicates delivery, traffic, safety, and customer issues to supervisor.
• Record sales and/or delivery information as applicable. Completes manifest with pictures, signatures, and any returns by way of iPad or manual completion.
• Returns vehicle at end of day, verifying it is fully fueled; completes monthly driver log and any associated paperwork; ensures the vehicle is secured.
• Returns gas receipts, monies, vehicle inspection logs, and any other paperwork necessary.
• When not driving, shares day-to-day warehouse operations responsibilities as a material handler.
• May be assigned on-site inventory-related responsibilities at customer site.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to company values and offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Options for supplemental care
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED