Driver

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a reliable warehouse/delivery associate to prepare orders, load and deliver materials to job sites, and keep accurate records. You will work closely with the warehouse team to ensure on-time, safe deliveries and proper inventory control.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, forklift certification, a clean driving record, and being at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Experience driving delivery trucks and coordinating with warehouses.
• Ability to read orders and perform basic arithmetic.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup.
• Deliver materials to job sites.
• Load and secure items on trucks.
• Record merchandise per SOPs.
• Maintain safety and organization in the warehouse.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment.
• Follow procedures and quality standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers.

Skills

Truck delivery experience

Good communication

Arithmetic and reading orders

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. Not a CDL driver but may require some certification depending on state law.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Help with ensuring correct material is pulled and loaded on our truck for delivery
• Deliver materials to the job site
• Recording selected merchandise in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Ensuring correct and complete labels are attached to all orders processed
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Operate and preventively maintain warehouse equipment
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Working in accordance with all warehouse safety regulations
• Load finished product onto truck
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager regarding the warehouse or deliveries
• Navigate equipment through a warehouse to collect customer orders
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education – High School diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• Clean driving record and current operator’s license
• At least 21 years of age to drive for the company
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience driving trucks for delivery
• Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware preferred
• Good communication skills – Proper use of company issued devices
• Ability to do arithmetic, read orders, write instructions and complete forms
• Ability to work closely & cordially with other staff associates

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.