Material Handler / Box Truck Driver

Job Summary

Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Hire

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5 am until route is complete. Rotating Saturday's, 5 am until route is complete. OT is Mandatory. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs and may require overtime.

Location: Maritime St and Admiral Toney Way

POSITION SUMMARY

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load, unload, stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment
• Use scanners to find and put away tires and assist with inventory control
• You can expect to lift 50 pounds consistently throughout your shift and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds. When lifting commercial tires you will do team lifts or use mechanical equipment.
• When working with barrels or industrial/agricultural tires you will need to be able to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds
• Some of our stock racks are 25 feet tall, so you must be comfortable working at those heights safely while operating equipment.
• Be on the move. You should be willing and able to work on your feet for extended periods of time and work overtime as needed
• Contribute to our culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and operating procedures.
• May assist other departments, such as ecomm, inventory, and will call depending on business needs

Driving

• Drive a box truck under 26,001 pounds or other vehicles during one of our many routes while making 10-20 deliveries/day deliveries
• Complete and maintain accurate records and logs including driver's logs, fuel purchase logs, and other records as required by company policy and law
• Make on time deliveries at our customer's locations while in a safe, punctual manner in all weather conditions
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle you're driving for the day
• Operate a handheld device, provided, and ensure all deliveries are fulfilled
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, coworkers, and management
• Collect payments from customers upon delivery of product
• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Team members may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and follow any job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate equipment safely with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must frequently lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Occasionally exert a pushing force up to 40 pounds. Handling of commercial tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) conduct team lifts or use mechanical equipment.
Protective equipment required: steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, safety harness , seatbelt, SRL (self-retracting lifeline). All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel / composite toe boots. All team members must be able to adhere with safety and manufacture guidelines for compliant use of all protective equipment.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants prevalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years or older (mandatory company policy)
• 1 year of professional driving experience (cube van, box truck or semi), and satisfactory completion of company road test by qualified assessor
• 1 year of warehouse/logistics or relevant experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy
• Ability to be trained and safely use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts. Pass a forklift certification test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy
• Ability to safely lift 80 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 120 pounds
• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 60 pounds - working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires
• Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check (we test for THC / marijuana) (requires clean background check)
• Valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines and requirements during the hiring process.