Warehouse Driver Associate

FleetPride•Tifton, GA

About The Position

The Warehouse Driver Associate provides customer service through delivery and/or pickup of parts and other products, unloads incoming products and stores them in appropriate warehouse areas, and supports branch warehouse operations. Delivery work accounts for about 50% of the position. The role involves preparing and delivering customer orders, handling returns and cores, maintaining delivery vehicles, operating forklifts, stocking and shipping inventory, and keeping the warehouse, equipment, and storage areas clean and safe.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
At least 1 year of general warehouse experience.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift or carry parts weighing over 60 pounds up to 15% of the time, with most lifting and carrying involving parts weighing 5 to 60 pounds.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, follow instructions to completion, solve simple equations, use logic and reasoning, coordinate actions with others, recognize potential problems, respond quickly to signals, and exert strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day; proper protective equipment must be worn when required and necessary.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification.
At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

Pull and organize customer orders for delivery by part number and quantity according to picking tickets and assigned priorities.
Provide excellent customer service, deliver correct orders, and maintain professional appearance and conduct.
Load materials into vehicles and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Follow company delivery routes to maximize delivery-run efficiency.
Pick up applicable returns and cores, tag them appropriately, and return them to the branch.
Inspect delivery vehicles daily, maintain inspection logs, keep vehicles clean, and operate them safely.
Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Stock and maintain inventory in designated warehouse storage areas.
Package, label, and ship customer orders using UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight, and local truck deliveries.
Operate industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
Complete company-provided forklift operator training annually.
Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Check vehicles before driving to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and emptying trash as needed.
Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, follow loading-crew signals as needed, and verify vehicle and loading-equipment positioning.
Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service and repair status in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to comply with safety regulations.
Inspect stock items for wear or defects and report damage to supervisors.
Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the supervisor.