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 products from shipping vehicles, stores them in appropriate warehouse areas, and supports branch warehouse operations. The delivery function accounts for approximately 50% of the position's time. The role involves preparing and delivering customer orders, handling returns and cores, maintaining and inspecting delivery vehicles, operating forklifts, shipping and stocking products, and keeping warehouse areas, tools, and equipment clean and safe. The employee may also be asked by a supervisor to perform other duties or follow other instructions.

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; most lifting and carrying involves parts weighing between 5 and 60 pounds.
OSHA-approved safety-toed shoes are required from the first day of the job.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when required and necessary.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator certification.
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 priority.
Provide excellent customer service, verify delivered orders are correct, 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, complete inspection logs, keep vehicles clean, and operate them 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.
Perform other duties and follow other instructions requested by the supervisor.