Branch Warehouseperson / Driver

United Refrigeration, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Refrigeration, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a delivery driver with a CDL to support daily branch operations including deliveries, order pulling, and stock replenishment.

Responsibilities include safe driving per DOT regulations, pre/post trip inspections, logs, and customer service, plus assisting at the counter and maintaining a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements.
• All DOT medical and drug-free requirements.
• Able 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, including manual transmission.
• Climb ladders as needed.
• Use computer system as pertains to the job.
• Get along with customers and employees, follow directions.

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 per DOT regulations.
• Comply with federal, state and company motor vehicle laws and incident 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 with appropriate paperwork.
• Break down and put away stock using proper equipment.
• Greet customers promptly and courteously by name (if known).
• Answer telephones promptly identifying yourself and the company.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Assist at counter as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; e.g., trash, floors, bathrooms.
• Perform related jobs as required.

Skills

CDL with hazmat endorsement

Valid driver's license

DOT regulations knowledge

Lift 75 pounds

Pre-trip / post-trip inspections

Customer service

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