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Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Warehouse Associate/Local Delivery Driver position for our branch operations group located at our Philadelphia, PA branch. The Warehouse Driver is responsible for transporting goods and materials within a warehouse or distribution center. Their primary role is to safely and efficiently move products from one location to another using various types of vehicles, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or trucks.
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> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires.
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Position Responsibilities May include:
Warehouse:
• Safely and efficiently operate forklift and additional warehouse equipment to load/unload/transfer material and product without causing damage within the warehouse and to/from delivery trucks
• Ensure all items are received per procedure and stocked in assigned locations
• Maintain Inventory and Prepare Cycle Counts
• Complete Will Calls
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of paperwork and transaction entries
• Proper PPE and uniform must be worn at all times during each shift
• Maintain warehouse and forklift by following good housekeeping and safety procedures including pre and post shift forklift inspections. Alert manager of any concerns immediately.
• Assist Customers and CSRs as needed
• Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes and Company policies
• Perform additional tasks as required
Driver:
• Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers
• Notify the manager immediately of any accidents, damage, violations and areas of concerns to implement corrective measures and/or actions.
• Perform additional tasks as required
Nature & Scope:
• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is closely supervised
Knowledge & Skills:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings
• Basic Computer skills including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders
• Ability to successfully process (ex. Loading and Unloading) products
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse
• Ability to pass Prove It and driving test
• Must be eligible to be forklift certified in house within 30 days
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings
• Basic Computer skills including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, policies and procedures
• Be dependable, work well in a team environment, and establish positive working relationships with employees and customers
• Ability to work in warehouse that is not climate controlled
• Safely operate various company trucks, vans, flat beds and/or trailers to deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices
• Excellent driving record
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office including Outlook & Excel, Mincron and a scanner
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving policies
Experience:
• 2 plus years of warehouse experience a plus
• Previous training on operating forklifts and delivery trucks is highly preferred
Education/Certification:
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have Valid driver’s license
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.