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Delivery Driver / Warehouse Lead
Location: New Castle, DE
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Market rate, based on experience
Availability: Immediate
About the Position
A growing distribution company in New Castle, DE is seeking an experienced Delivery Driver / Warehouse Lead to join our team immediately.
This is a hands-on position for a dependable, safety-conscious individual who can effectively manage daily warehouse operations while also handling local and regional deliveries. The ideal candidate will be organized, mechanically inclined, comfortable operating a forklift, and able to work independently while maintaining a high level of customer service.
This position offers an opportunity to take a leadership role within a busy warehouse and distribution operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate company delivery vehicles to transport products to customers and job sites
- Load, secure, transport, and unload deliveries
- Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment
- Lead daily warehouse activities and help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient facility
- Receive, inspect, and put away incoming inventory
- Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for delivery
- Assist with inventory organization, counting, and warehouse transfers
- Ensure products are properly loaded and secured for transportation
- Assist customers with loading materials when needed
- Maintain accurate delivery and warehouse documentation
- Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections
- Follow all company safety procedures and DOT requirements
- Help coordinate daily delivery schedules and warehouse priorities
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, drivers, and internal team members
- Assist with other warehouse and operational duties as needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid DOT Medical Card required
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
- Forklift operating experience required
- Previous warehouse and delivery experience
- Ability to safely lift and move heavy materials
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA certifications
- Forklift certification
- Previous experience in a warehouse leadership or lead position
- Knowledge of the construction industry
- Experience with spray foam insulation or related construction products
- Experience with inventory management systems
- Experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers
- Mechanical aptitude or experience working with equipment
Pre-Employment Screening
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Employment status will be dependent upon the results of these screenings and applicable company requirements.
What We're Looking For
The right candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, shows up ready to work, and can be trusted to get the job done correctly and safely.
This is more than a delivery position. The Warehouse Lead will play an important role in keeping warehouse operations organized and efficient while ensuring customers receive their orders accurately and on time.
If you have warehouse experience, are comfortable operating a forklift, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for an opportunity to take on additional responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.
Position available immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
Pay: $24.77 - $29.83 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30