Branch Warehouseperson / Driver

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. is seeking a dependable delivery driver to support daily branch operations in Fort Lauderdale. You will make deliveries, pull orders, and handle stock while adhering to DOT regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading shipments, performing pre/post-trip inspections, maintaining trip logs, and providing courteous service to customers. A CDL with hazmat endorsement and physical capability are required.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements and DOT medical/drug-free requirements.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and climb ladders as needed.
• CDL with hazmat endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT compliance

Heavy lifting 75 lbs

Forklift operation

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Geography knowledge

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