Branch Warehouseperson / Driver

United Refrigeration, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United Refrigeration, Inc. is seeking a delivery associate in Akron, OH to support daily branch operations. You will make deliveries, pull orders, and stock products while complying with DOT regulations and safety rules.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining trip logs, and processing paperwork for damaged goods and returns. A valid CDL with hazmat endorsement is required and overtime may be necessary during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements and DOT medical/drug-free standards.
• CDL with hazmat endorsement required.
• Able to lift 75 lbs and move boxes up to 105 lbs.
• Able to operate a vehicle and climb ladders as needed.
• Geography knowledge of the local area helps.
• Occasional overtime during seasons and inventory periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries to customers, other branches/warehouses, and vendors/suppliers.
• Pull orders for customers and prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload shipments using proper equipment; maintain trip logs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per DOT rules.
• Handle paperwork for damaged products and returns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and greet customers courteously.

Skills

Physical strength

DOT compliance

Heavy lifting

Vehicle operation

Ladder climbing

Computer skills

Customer relations

Work under pressure

Education

CDL with hazmat endorsement

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Provide support for daily branch operations, i.e. make deliveries, pull orders, and put away stock.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Make deliveries to and pick-ups from customers, other branches/warehouses, and vendors/suppliers
• Pull orders for customers
• Load and unload shipments/deliveries using proper equipment
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance functions according to DOT regulations.
• Comply with all federal, state and company requirements pertaining to motor vehicle laws and accident reporting.
• Keep up daily trip logs, pre and post inspection reports, monthly fuel reports
• Prepare product for shipment via UPS, FedEx and common carrier
• Receive shipments from UPS, FedEx and common carrier
• Handle and process paperwork on damaged product.
• Prepare Returns and Reclaims for shipment including appropriate paperwork
• Break down and put away stock using proper equipment
• Greet customers promptly and courteously by name (if known)
• Answer telephones promptly and courteously identifying yourself and the company
• Regular and punctual attendance

Other Job Functions

• Assist at counter as needed
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment inside and out; i.e., empty trash, sweep floors, clean bathroom(s), etc.
• Perform related jobs as required

Qualifications

Skills and Physical Abilities

• Meet the following physical requirements
• All DOT medical and drug-free requirements
• Ability to carry at least 75 pounds
• Lift boxes up to 3.6 cubic feet/105 lbs (4-5 hours daily)
• Sit in, get into/out of vehicle cab (2-3 hours daily)
• Steer and drive vehicle (also shift a standard transmission) (as required)
• Ability to climb ladders 2
• Ability to use computer system as pertains to the job
• Ability to get along with customers and other employees, follow directions and work under pressure

Equipment

• Forklift

Education/Knowledge

• Geography of the area

Licenses Required

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with hazmat endorsement

Work Environment

• Overtime required during off-season and mandatory during season and inventory
• Heated store area
• Unheated warehouse area
• Concrete floors