Shop Hand / Delivery Driver

Summary of Position:
Deliver and pick up local products pulling a 24’ trailer. Must be able to haul a trailer (CDL not required). Enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals, assemble industrial hoses, ensure quality of finished products, manage supply chain of products. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and pick up local products, ensuring safe and timely transportation.
• Safely haul and maneuver trailers (CDL not required).
• Assemble industrial hoses according to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform quality control checks on finished products to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage the supply chain of products, including receiving, stocking, and staging for delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the sales team to meet sales and profitability goals.
• Document actions and maintain accurate records of deliveries, inventory, and hose assembly processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Perform any other assigned duties that contribute to the success of the operation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Good reading and writing skills
• Must be able to pass an MVR
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate and patient customer service skills
• High attention to detail
• Active listening skills
• Commitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received daily
• Energetic, outgoing, and positive attitude
• Good organization skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting – 100% daily (subject to change daily)
• Assist in lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 70 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs.); receiving unloads up to 100%; order pulling up to 100%
• Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes
• Ability to prioritize and manage time

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Prior warehouse and delivery experience (required)
• Supply chain management experience (preferred but not required)
• Prior hose assembly experience (highly preferred but not required)
• Forklift experience (preferred but not required)

About Us:
Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our business. We treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.

We provide ample room for upward mobility and advancement within the company, promoting from within and rewarding team members with opportunities for growth and pay increases! We offer competitive pay, career advancement based on performance, and a premier benefits package that includes:

• Very competitive compensation
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance with employer contributions
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Great work/life balance
• Casual dress environment
• Career longevity
• Professional growth
• Parental leave

Additional Information:

As part of our commitment to a safe and productive workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. 

If you want to be part of a growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path, please apply today!

Midwest Hose & Specialty is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $16 - $18