Warehouse Driver Associate

FleetPride•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Warehouse Driver Associate provides customer service through the delivery and/or pickup of parts and other products, unloads incoming products and stores them in designated warehouse areas, and supports branch warehouse operations. Delivery duties account for approximately 50% of the position. The associate also picks, packages, labels, ships, and stocks inventory; operates a forklift after completing company-provided annual training; and helps maintain the warehouse, vehicles, tools, and equipment in safe and orderly condition. The role requires safe vehicle operation, daily vehicle inspections, accurate handling of orders and load documentation, and professional customer interactions. The associate must be able to handle regular warehouse stock, including lifting or carrying parts weighing more than 60 pounds for up to 15% of the time. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and may involve vibration, dust, vehicle noise, and minimal chemical hazards. OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day, and other protective equipment must be worn when required.

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.
Ability to follow instructions to completion and communicate and understand information effectively.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day of the job; required protective equipment must be worn when 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.
Deliver orders professionally and verify that each order is correct.
Load materials into vehicles and secure them with bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage.
Follow company delivery routes efficiently and pick up applicable returns and cores, tagging them and returning them to the branch.
Inspect delivery vehicles daily, complete inspection logs, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and operate vehicles safely.
Load and unload materials manually and with pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, and industrial forklifts.
Stock and maintain inventory in designated warehouse areas.
Package, label, and ship customer orders using UPS, U.S. Mail, bus, motor freight, and local truck deliveries.
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 necessary.
Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and 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.
Follow supervisor instructions and perform other duties as requested.