Warehouse Driver Associate

FleetPride•Cheektowaga, NY

1d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The Warehouse Driver Associate provides customer service by delivering and/or picking up parts and other products, unloading incoming products, storing them in the appropriate warehouse areas, and supporting branch warehouse operations. Delivery work accounts for about 50% of the position. The role also involves order picking, inventory stocking, packing and shipping orders, operating a forklift, maintaining vehicles and warehouse areas, and following safety procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

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 in excess of 60 pounds up to 15% of the time; most lifting and carrying involves parts weighing 5 to 60 pounds.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, follow instructions, solve simple mathematical problems, use logic and reasoning, coordinate actions, recognize potential problems, respond quickly to signals, and orient oneself spatially.
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and distinguish details at a distance.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day of work; PPE must be worn when required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification.
One year of experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Pull and organize customer orders for delivery by part number and quantity according to picking tickets and assigned priority.
Provide professional customer service and ensure delivered orders are correct.
Load materials into vehicles and secure them with bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage.
Follow company delivery routes efficiently.
Pick up applicable returns and cores, tag them, 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 areas.
Package, label, and ship customer orders using UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight, and local truck deliveries.
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 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 check vehicle and 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 other instructions and perform other duties requested by the supervisor.