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Warehouse Assistant / Driver
Location: Roanoke, VA
Company: Richardson-Wayland Ferreira
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Position Summary
Richardson-Wayland Ferreira is seeking a dependable and hardworking Warehouse Assistant to support our Roanoke, VA warehouse and construction operations.
This is primarily a hands-on warehouse and material-handling position. The successful candidate will assist with receiving, organizing, loading, unloading, staging, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and supplies used by our construction crews.
The position will assist with deliveries and transportation of materials and equipment when needed. This position will focus primarily on warehouse operations while providing additional driving support as needed.
Candidates should understand that this is not a driving-only position. Regular warehouse, material-handling, loading/unloading, and general labor duties are an essential part of the job.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily warehouse operations and material handling.
- Receive, unload, inspect, and organize incoming materials and supplies.
- Load and unload trucks and trailers safely.
- Pick, stage, and prepare materials for delivery to construction jobsites.
- Assist with deliveries of materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
- Operate company vehicles and trucks in accordance with company and DOT requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and materials.
- Maintain an organized and clean warehouse and yard.
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
- Properly label and store materials, tools, and equipment.
- Pull and stage materials requested by field personnel and project teams.
- Assist with loading and securing materials for transportation.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as trained and authorized.
- Assist with maintaining tools and equipment.
- Perform general warehouse and construction-related labor as needed.
- Follow all company safety policies, DOT regulations, and applicable operating procedures.
- Communicate with the Warehouse Manager and field personnel regarding material and delivery needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Clean and acceptable driving records..
- Previous warehouse, material-handling, construction, utility, or trucking experience preferred.
- Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
- Ability to safely load, unload, move, and secure materials.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
- Basic computer skills for inventory and material tracking are preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally handle heavier materials with assistance or appropriate equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to safely work around trucks, heavy equipment, construction materials, and warehouse machinery.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
- Stable employment with an established utility and transportation construction company
- Safety-focused work environment
Richardson-Wayland Ferreira is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26