Driver - CDL Class A

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate/Driver to perform warehouse duties, pull and stock inventory, operate a forklift, and make local deliveries to customers in the electrical products market.

This full-time role requires a clean driving record, a Class A CDL, and at least two years of driving and warehouse experience, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in an environment with forklift and shipping duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDL License – Class A required.
• 2+ years of driving delivery experience preferred.
• 2+ years of warehouse distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies for safe operation.
• Pull orders and verify loads against shipping papers.
• Obtain signed receipts for delivered material.
• Stock inventory in the warehouse.
• Perform material handler duties when not driving.
• Complete additional assignments as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Advanced driving skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class A

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job title: Warehouse Associate/Driver

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week

Summary/Objective:

The Warehouse/Driver position is responsible for basic warehouse duties (pulling, checking, stocking inventory, and operating a forklift) and will make deliveries as well to new and existing customers within the electrical product markets of Wholesale Electric Supply’s products and services.

Essential Functions:

• Making product deliveries to new and existing customers.
• Inspecting truck equipment and supplies routinely to ensure safe operation.
• Pulling orders and verifying loads against shipping papers.
• Obtaining signed receipts for delivered material.
• Stocking inventory in the warehouse.
• Performing responsibilities of material handlers when not engaged in driving.
• Performing additional assignments as needed by the supervisor.

Competencies:

• Basic computer skills.
• Advanced driving skills (clean driving record required).
• Experience driving pick-up trucks (Ford F-450) with no gooseneck trailer as well as Line-8.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of safe and proper loading procedures.
• Good customer/client relations.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills under high-pressure situations.
• Capability to work independently.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Collaboration skills.
• Ethical conduct.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Warehouse/Driver position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions:

Work Environment:

This job operates in a warehouse setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallets, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the warehouse, or moderately loud when in the field.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional overtime work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Clean driving record required.
• High school diploma required.
• CDL License – Class A.
• Minimum 2 years of driving delivery experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse distribution experience required.