Distribution Center Warehouse Driver

Description

Job Title: Distribution Center Warehouse Driver Reports To: Distribution Center Manager 

Position Overview

GTS is looking for their next CDL Class A Delivery Driver! The Distribution Center Warehouse Driver is responsible for safely operating large commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks, to transport goods and materials over various distances across George T. Sanders locations. This role will assist with multiple warehouse functions, including, but not limited to, product receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, shipping, and inventory counting. 

Key Responsibilities

Transportation

• Utilize the company vehicle, a semi-truck, or a bus truck to transport product from one GTS location to another.
• Responsible for loading products onto the vehicles, as well as supporting unloading at the destination location.
• Ensure that products are safely secured to prevent damage during Transit
• Work with the team of drivers to plan and establish efficient routes while considering factors like load volume, capacity, distance, traffic conditions, and delivery deadlines 
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle and report any issues or needed repairs to the Distribution Center Manager
• Compliant with all traffic laws, hours-of-service regulations, and all relevant rules as established by the DOT
• Communicate with the Manager to provide updates on delivery status, address, and potential issues or delays 
• Maintain accurate records of the trip, including driver’s log, mileage, and delivery receipts, while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations 
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with all GTS employees in various locations and all GTS customers during the delivery process. 

Warehouse

• Picking orders for order fulfillment and branch inventory replenishment
• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling) 
• Load finished product onto truck
• Do not send out damaged products
• Support the inbound product receiving team
• Unload materials from the truck
• Put away products in the warehouse storage 
• Do not accept damaged products 
• Support the inventory count team
• Assist in moving waste to the dumpsters
• Clean and maintain work area
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety.
• Operate forklift, Hyster, Cherry Pickers, and trucks
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use

Additional Responsibility

• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Must have 3 years of experience in commercial vehicle operations
• Good understanding of the warehouse operations 
• Problem-solving skills
• Must be forklift-certified 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

• The Distribution Center Warehouse Driver works a standard workweek, including some after-hours shifts. 
• Shift resumes at 7 AM daily 
• The working conditions are typical of a warehouse environment. 
• The Distribution Center Warehouse Driver should expect to work alongside with other employees to assist with moving material, which involves frequently standing and lifting materials and products up to 50 pounds. 
• Forklift operation and the use of safety equipment, including, but not limited to, eye safety glasses, work boots, and gloves as required. 
• Need to be able to withstand hot and cold work environments.  
• Some after-hours work may be required. 

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Profit-sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

Salary : $25 - $30