Delivery Driver / Material Handler

Design Air; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver/Material Handler to join their dynamic team in Des Moines. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for pulling customer orders, loading trucks, and ensuring safety at all times. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to lift heavy products. This position offers performance-based pay, immediate eligibility for benefits, and a retirement plan with a generous company match. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for opportunities for advancement, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Performance based competitive pay

Benefits package - no waiting period

Retirement plan with 6% company match

PTO and paid holidays

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and directions.

Responsibilities

• Drive non-CDL truck and pull orders for deliveries.
• Load trucks and prepare shipments while ensuring safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Ability to follow direction

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Experience in distribution or warehouse

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for a Delivery Driver/Material Handler to join our Des Moines team with a start time of 7:30 AM. As a Material Handler, you will be primarily responsible for pulling product for customer orders while acting as a Non-CDL Delivery Driver. You will also prepare shipments and load trucks while ensuring safety at all times.

What you'll do

1. Drive non-CDL truck and follow all safety procedures per company policy
2. Pull orders accurately as assigned for daily deliveries
3. Act as support for route drivers on an as-needed basis
4. Stage orders according to truck location and verify the accuracy of pallets, etc.
5. Load trucks for daily and special deliveries
6. Use power equipment including, but not limited to forklift
7. Recognize damaged product at any point in the process and take appropriate action
8. Assist customers and/or drivers in loading materials into vehicles and trucks
9. Perform housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

1. Experience working in a fast-paced, distribution or warehouse environment preferred, but not required
2. A valid driver's license and good driving record per company policy
3. High attention to detail and strong math skills to ensure accuracy
4. Ability to follow direction and safe operating procedures
5. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the shift without assistance (weight varies based on product)
6. Ability to be trained to use forklifts and other warehouse machinery
7. Work on his/her feet including walking for extended periods of time
8. Willing to work overtime as needed

What's in it for you

1. Performance based competitive pay
2. Benefits package - no waiting period! Eligible right away
3. Retirement plan with a 6% company match - no waiting period!
4. PTO and paid holidays
5. Opportunity for advancement