Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver to perform delivery driving and warehouse duties. The role involves safely operating trucks to deliver merchandise to customer sites and other locations, loading and securing goods, verifying orders and shipping documents, collecting payments for cash sales, resolving delivery discrepancies, and maintaining the vehicle. Warehouse duties include receiving and verifying shipments and returns, stocking and maintaining inventory, picking and packing orders, documenting shipments, safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment, and maintaining warehouse safety and security. The teammate must complete required safety and compliance training and perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. The position requires one year of warehouse receiving and material-handling experience, a Class D license, and the ability to drive a vehicle over 10,000 pounds. Drivers must be at least 21, hold a valid license, meet the company’s Authorized Driver criteria, and pass a Department of Transportation physical before starting and at least every two years while performing the job. Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center is preferred. Hajoca describes its culture as decentralized and focused on service, integrity, reliability, and trusted relationships. Compensation includes a competitive starting wage and an annual Profit-Sharing Program. Benefits vary by eligibility and may differ for teammates covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

Requirements

One year of warehouse receiving and material-handling experience.
Ability to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs.; non-CDL drivers must have a Class D license.
At least 21 years of age.
Proper and valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting the criteria for an Authorized Driver under Company policy.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to apply safety precautions in a warehouse and material-handling environment.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Ability to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, or emergency situations.
Ability to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment and computer systems used in the delivery process.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations while delivering merchandise to designated locations.
Load and secure merchandise at the Profit Center, ensure equipment for safe unloading is available, and load merchandise at other locations as needed.
Understand and review shipping documents, verify order accuracy, and maintain accurate directions to delivery destinations.
Unload and place correct merchandise where the receiving party requests, obtain required signatures, and collect and secure payment for cash sales before releasing merchandise.
Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies and provide sales leads based on prospective customers encountered during deliveries.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories before departure, keep the vehicle clean, report mechanical problems, complete required vehicle inspection reports when defects or deficiencies are found, and secure the keys at day’s end.
Complete assigned safety and compliance training and perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Count, verify, and receive vendor shipments and customer returns.
Stock and maintain the warehouse; pick, document, and pack customer orders according to Company policy and procedure.
Handle shipping discrepancies according to procedure and identify and properly store nonstock, special-order, damaged, or other designated materials.
Complete documentation for customer shipments delivered by third-party carrier.
Load and unload trucks and safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Inform the immediate supervisor of stock depletions, count discrepancies, damaged or defective merchandise, and safety issues.
Maintain security and controls to protect Profit Center assets and keep the warehouse clean, orderly, and safe.
Assist co-workers in servicing customers and perform all job functions according to Company Safety Standards.

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Program with an opportunity to earn an annual share of profits.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible full-time team members.
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage.
Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; sick time is also offered to part-time team members as required by state law.
Paid pregnancy and parental leave.
Paid day of community service.
401(k) for full-time and part-time team members.
Retirement cash account with company contributions.
Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth.
Company wellness program.
Employee discounts.
College tuition benefits.