Delivery Driver/Material Handler

Livingston Associates; City of Rochester, Henrietta (NY, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver/Material Handler to join their team in Rochester. This full-time role involves staging, loading, and delivering building materials, ensuring top-notch customer service and safety on the job. You'll be driving a box truck, operating a forklift, and handling physical tasks that require strength and stamina. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to grow with a respected company that values its employees and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license for at least 4 years.
• Experience driving a 24-26 ft. box truck preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver products to construction sites in the Rochester area.
• Load and unload materials, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Communication Proficiency

Time Management

Decision Making

Physical Lifting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanner

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Delivery Driver/Material Handler
Rochester, NY • Warehouse/Shipping

SUMMARY: Staging, Loading, and Delivering Building Materials for WM. B Morse Lumber Co.

POSITION: Delivery Driver/Material Handler

DEPARTMENT: Morse Sash & Door Shipping Dept.

REPORTS TO: Dispatch Supervisor

COMPENSATION: $18-$20/HR

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm with availability from 6:00am to 5:00pm for occasional overtime, and Saturdays

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork.
• Organizational Skills.
• Quality Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Results Orientation.
• Decision Making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive, deliver, and unload products to construction sites. Sites can have uneven terrain.
• Job Site loading and unloading: Primarily physically hand unloading.
• Deliver products locally in the Rochester Area as well as Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.
• Occasional out of state deliveries which may include overnight stays.
• Picking up customer returns from job sites.
• Processing delivery manifests and packing slips.
• Picking, pulling, and staging with RF Scanner.
• Follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments.
• Communicate problems, concerns, and ideas to Dispatcher. Identify process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the safety of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Select, put away, consolidate, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or physically lifting products.
• Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc.
• Perform other warehouse tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a forklift
• Be able to drive a 24-26 foot box truck (8-10 hours a day)
• Able to maintain medical certificate card for the NYDMV.
• Able to maintain a clean driving abstract.
• Physically demanding job that requires being able to stand and sit for duration of shift.
• Physical lifting up to 125 pounds frequently.
• Experience driving for a warehouse/distribution center preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and necessary equipment (Tape Measure, Ratchet straps, saws, etc.).
• Advanced math and reading skills to perform job tasks and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Employee must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic.
• It is also important that you display a positive, helpful demeanor, and a commitment to providing the best in customer service.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent preferred.
• Clean New York State Driver’s License (Non-CDL Drivers).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Must have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 4 years.
• Minimum of 2 years driving a 24-26 ft. box truck for deliveries.
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Unheated and uncooled warehouse with fluctuating temperatures.

COMPANY: Morse Sash and Door, a division of the Wm. B. Morse Lumber Company. Started in Rochester, New York over 167 years ago. The Morse companies provide quality building materials to the construction trades while treating our customers and employees fairly and honestly. We are a growing company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us.

This is a full-time position.