Warehouse Specialist & Driver

Hillpointe•Athens, GA

About The Position

WHY HILLPOINTE? Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution. Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success. WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST AND DRIVER The Warehouse Specialist and Driver ensure safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials from receipt to delivery. Core responsibilities include loading, securing, and delivering materials—while maintaining required records and performing daily vehicle inspections. Responsibilities also include shipping and receiving, verifying documentation, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining warehouse organization, and adhering to OSHA safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Two plus years' experience supporting warehouse inventory and product distribution.
Analytical ability, including basic math skills.
Ability to use hand and power tools and have mechanical experience and skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb stairs, stretch, and bend.
Valid Driver's License.
Must obtain a current Dept of Transportation Medical Certificate (DOT Medical Card)
Motor Vehicle Record must show a record of sustained safe driving with no violations in the last three years.
Must comply with DOT guidelines, including driving time restrictions.
English/Spanish bilingual language skills preferred.
Motivation and Sense of Urgency – Highly driven personality focused on getting the job done correctly and safely – must be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing requirements.
Punctuality: be there every day, be prepared, and mentally present.
Positive attitude, integrity, honesty, and trust.
Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification and additional machinery certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

Ship and receive unloading trucks and check-in materials.
Read work orders and match shipping documents, load tickets, or service orders.
Drive power pallet jack or forklift to the picking area and build pallet/load according to the load sheet or Bill of Lading.
Complete quality checks before staging and loading to ensure the accuracy and proper stability of the pallet or bulk load.
Maintain proper housekeeping standards in the work area, including a clean and orderly warehouse and grounds.
Ensure your behavior is professional and aligns with the organization's values.
Seek management direction to ensure that material is stored following the project procurement storage plan and that the location of material in storage is properly recorded on the appropriate storage records.
Be a safety champion - adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and protocols. Set an example for others to maintain a safe working environment.
Constant and proper use of personal protective equipment is required and will be provided by the Company (i.e., hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and safety gloves)
Load, haul, and unload all cargo as needed.
Ensure property BOL is in hand with any materials or equipment before departure.
Properly strap down all loads and adhere to weight, width, and height restrictions.
Complete daily vehicle safety checklist, including safety equipment.
Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records & other records required by law.
Keep trucks and trailers clean and maintained at regular intervals.
Use assigned Truck/Delivery Manifest Binders and ELD Driver Logs daily.
Perform all duties following company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving.
Perform additional non-driving duties to assist warehouse personnel as directed.