Driver

Sonepar USA Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunity

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply is hiring for a Driver position in Columbus, MS. This role focuses on timely delivery of electrical products to customers and maintaining professional customer relations on a daily basis.

You will transport goods, load and unload materials, and ensure loads are secure. The job requires a valid CDL, DOT readiness, and physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds while performing warehouse duties when not delivering.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license meeting Crawford requirements.
• Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical.
• Six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PIT proficiency; reach truck, order picker. Current certification a plus.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and handling small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensures good customer relations through consistent on time deliveries and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
• Transport and delivery of goods in a timely manner.
• Pick materials for orders, load/unload material, and manifest ship tickets.
• Properly and safely secure loads and assure loads are within vehicle weight.
• Verify count and condition of freight.
• Make reports of overages, shortages and damages as needed.
• Prepares receipt for the load pickup or delivery.
• Collects payments for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with manager to receive delivery instructions.
• Fuel truck and gather or restock any material needed to perform daily duties and tasks at the end of every day or shift.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT exam

Material handling

Reading & writing

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months related experience

Tools

PIT proficiency

Reach truck certification

Job description

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Position

Driver Monday - Friday (7am to 4pm)

Location

Columbus, MS

About Crawford

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

• Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people
• Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo
• Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

• Ensures good customer relations through consistent on time deliveries and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
• Transport and delivery of goods in a timely manner
• Pick materials for orders, load/unload material, and manifest ship tickets
• Properly and safely secure loads and assure loads are within vehicle weight
• Verify count and condition of freight
• Make reports of overages, shortages and damages as needed
• Prepares receipt for the load pickup or delivery
• Collects payments for goods delivered and for delivery charges
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with manager to receive delivery instructions
• Fuel truck and gather or restock any material that is needed to perform daily duties and task at the end of every day or shift
• When there are no delivers to be made, employee is to perform warehouse duties
• Clean and maintain work areas
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out or accepted in
• Adhere to all processes

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license meeting Crawford requirements
• Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical
• Six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• PIT proficiency; reach truck, order picker, "sit down" propane. Current certification a plus
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and handling small parts
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Vehicle Operation

• Operates company vehicle in a safe manner and compliant to all State and federal DOT standards and regulations
• Makes report of any vehicle problems and defects
• Operates MHE safely and efficiently as required
• Reports vehicle accident/incident immediately to management
• Maintains a truck log according to State and Federal regulations
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water, and always maintain a clean vehicle
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs

Environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

• Long and varied hours required occasionally
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
• Ability to work in dusty conditions

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

Benefits

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder