Branch Warehouseperson / Driver

United Refrigeration Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United Refrigeration Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual for branch operations in Burlington, Vermont. The role involves making deliveries, pulling orders, and maintaining stock levels while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a hazmat endorsement and have the physical capability to handle heavy loads and work in varying conditions, including both heated and unheated environments.

Qualifications

• Meet all DOT medical and drug-free requirements.
• Lift boxes up to 3.6 cubic feet/105 lbs (4-5 hours daily).
• Ability to sit in and out of the vehicle cab (2-3 hours daily).

Responsibilities

• Make deliveries to customers and branches.
• Comply with motor vehicle laws and accident reporting.
• Greet customers promptly and courteously.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to carry at least 75 pounds

Forklift operation

Customer service skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

Geography of the area

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