Warehouse Driver Associate

FleetPride•Harahan, LA

66d

About The Position

The Warehouse Driver Associate provides customer service through the delivery and/or pickup of parts and other products, unloads products from shipping vehicles and stores them in the appropriate warehouse areas, and supports branch warehouse operations. Delivery work accounts for approximately 50% of the position’s time. The role involves preparing, loading, delivering, and picking up orders; operating delivery vehicles and forklifts; maintaining vehicles, equipment, inventory, and warehouse cleanliness; and following applicable safety and documentation procedures. The employee may also be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
At least 1 year of general warehouse experience.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day of work.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when required and necessary.
Ability to lift or carry parts weighing more than 60 pounds up to 15% of the time; most lifting and carrying involves parts weighing 5 to 60 pounds.
Communication, active listening, ability to follow instructions, basic mathematics, critical thinking, and coordination skills.
Oral expression and comprehension, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, reaction time, static strength, far vision, response orientation, and spatial orientation.

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 picking tickets and assigned priority.
Deliver correct orders and provide professional customer service.
Load materials into vehicles and use bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Follow company delivery routes efficiently.
Pick up applicable returns and cores, tag them appropriately, and return them to the branch.
Inspect delivery vehicles daily, complete inspection logs, keep vehicles clean, and operate them safely.
Manually load or 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 carriers and methods such as UPS, U.S. Mail, bus, motor freight, and local truck delivery.
Operate industrial forklifts to move 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 positions.
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.
Perform other duties and follow other instructions requested by the supervisor.