Box Truck Driver - Warehouse Specialist

Pella; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short/long term)

401K match

PTO 120 hours

YMCA membership subsidy

PPE provided

Company events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pella Windows & Doors of St. Louis is seeking an experienced Box Truck Driver / Warehouse Operations Specialist for local deliveries within a 100 mile radius of the greater St. Louis area. This is a day shift position (6am-2:30pm) Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and no weekends.

You will deliver products, load and unload, operate warehouse equipment, and help maintain a safe, efficient operation while meeting customer expectations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a straight truck (GVWR < 26,000 lbs).
• DOT Medical Certificate & MO Class E License required.
• Clean driving record and regular attendance.
• Ability to load/unload large/heavy items by hand (up to 125 lbs).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Read, write and speak English clearly; follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products along a fixed route with safety and courtesy.
• Advise Operations Manager or Warehouse Lead of issues.
• Inspect vehicle daily and report defects to management.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and carts as needed.
• Complete daily logs and all delivery paperwork, including CODs.
• Load trucks securely to prevent damage; unload at site.
• Coordinate with Receiving and scan incoming product.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness per 5S procedures.

Skills

Straight truck driving

DOT medical card

MO Class E License

Dependable attendance

Customer service

Safety regulations

English literacy

Lift 125 lbs

Knowledge of St. Louis area

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Come join the team at Pella Windows & Doors of St. Louis and enjoy a great work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package!

Pella serves homeowners, contractors and builders and has been in the St. Louis area for over 50 years.

We are seeking an experienced Box Truck Driver / Warehouse Operations Specialist for local deliveries within a 100 mile radius of the greater St. Louis Metro area. This is a day shift position (6am-2:30pm), Monday through Friday, occasional overtime daily, No Weekends.

Responsibilities

Delivers company products to customers in a courteous manner ensuring customer satisfaction and using time management skills to efficiently complete deliveries and pick-ups. Possesses or is able to obtain a DOT medical card and MO Class E License. Complies with all safety regulations and policies through DOT and the company. Is able to carefully load and unload large and heavy products (windows and doors) to and from truck by hand, lifting up to 125lbs.

• Deliver company products without deviation from the predetermined route
• Advise Operations Manager, Delivery Coordinator or Warehouse Lead of all vehicle or delivery problems
• Inspect vehicle daily and report any deficiencies to management
• Operate all vehicles safely and in accordance with state, local and federal DOT regulations
• Complete driver’s daily log
• Complete all paperwork associated with delivery, noting discrepancies and collecting COD payment as required.
• Review all paperwork at the end of each shift with Operations Manager, Delivery Coordinator, or Warehouse Lead, and bring any discrepancies to his/her attention
• Load trucks as scheduled, securing all products and accessories in order to eliminate shipping damage and / or delivery errors
• Unload truck at site in accordance with all company policies and procedures
• Notify appropriate personnel immediately of any and all traffic violations, accidents or injuries
• Assist Receiving as needed. Scan all incoming product to designated locations
• Unload products from vendors and properly distribute products either to work-in-process or stock
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, lifts, and carts to distribute and move product

• Assist Operations Dept. with maintaining cleanliness and organization of the warehouse following 5s procedures
• Other duties as needed

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience driving a straight truck (GVWR < 26,000 lbs)
• Clean driving Record and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate & MO Class E License required.
• Dependable and regular attendance
• Ability to load and unload large and heavy products (windows, doors, etc.) by hand, lifting up to 125lbs, assisting with 2-3 man deliveries pushing product up to 450lbs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to comply with all state, local, and federal regulations
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to read street signs, follow directions and have a general knowledge of the greater St. Louis, MO / IL area
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly

Pella performs background checks and federal drug screens on all candidates. We conduct motor vehicle checks on all employees that drive for the company.

Benefits:

• 95% employee paid medical, 100% company paid life insurance, short term / long term disability, and Employee Assistance Provider
• 401K match of 3.5%
• 120 Hours PTO Year 1
• 50% subsidized YMCA membership
• Company provided PPE / Tools / Pella apparel
• Regularly provided healthy snacks, quarterly company events and meals
• Locally owned mid-size branch with the backing of a national brand, Pella Corporate
• Opportunity for growth. On the job training with an established team of tenured skilled professionals