Branch Warehouseperson / Driver

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. is seeking a delivery driver to support daily branch operations in Florida. Responsibilities include making deliveries, pulling orders, loading/unloading shipments, and maintaining DOT-compliant logs.

CDL with hazmat endorsement is required along with the ability to perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspections. The role involves interacting with customers, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring timely, accurate paperwork for shipments and returns.

Qualifications

• Meet physical requirements: able to lift/carry up to 75 lbs and handle boxes.
• All DOT medical and drug-free requirements must be met.
• CDL license with hazmat endorsement is required.
• Forklift operation skills as applicable to warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Make deliveries to customers, other branches/warehouses, and vendors.
• Pull orders for customers and prepare shipments.
• Inspect vehicle pre-trip and post-trip per DOT regulations.
• Maintain daily trip logs and fuel reports.
• Prepare product for shipment and receive incoming shipments.
• Assist at counter and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer interaction

Pre-trip inspections

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