Warehouse Driver Associate

FleetPride•Tampa, FL

12d

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 the appropriate warehouse areas, and supports branch warehouse operations. Delivery work accounts for approximately 50% of the position. The employee may also be assigned other duties and instructions by their supervisor. The role involves preparing and delivering customer orders, handling returns and cores, operating and inspecting delivery vehicles and forklifts, maintaining inventory and shipping orders, and keeping the warehouse, tools, 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 more than 60 pounds for up to 15% of the time; most lifting and carrying involves parts weighing between 5 and 60 pounds.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day of work.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when required and necessary.
Skills identified for the role include communication, active learning, basic mathematics, critical thinking, and coordination.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification.
One year of forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

Pull and organize customer orders for delivery by part number and quantity according to the picking ticket and assigned priority.
Provide excellent customer service and ensure delivered orders are correct while maintaining 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, complete required inspection logs, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and operate vehicles safely.
Manually 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 by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight, and local truck delivery.
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 support compliance with safety regulations.
Inspect stock items for wear or defects and report damage to supervisors.