Driver Distribution Associate

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Industrial Supplies in Durham, NC is seeking a Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver to join our logistics team. You will receive and inspect materials, pull and stage orders for shipment, package items securely, and complete shipping documentation.

You will load and secure deliveries, drive safely on local routes to customers and distribution centers, keep supervisors updated via phone and GPS, and help ensure delivery trucks are in good working condition.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational abilities.
• Safe driving record required.
• DOT medical card preferred (we can assist obtaining it).

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect materials from carriers and customer returns.
• Pull and stage orders for shipment using forklifts or order pickers.
• Package items securely and label them correctly.
• Complete shipping documentation and system entries while maintaining high quality standards.
• Load and secure deliveries and ensure safe transport in Eastern vehicles.
• Deliver orders to local customers and distribution centers.
• Maintain real-time communication with supervisors via phone and GPS.
• Inspect delivery trucks for proper working condition.

Skills

Organizational skills

Safe driving record

DOT medical card preferred

Job description

We are a premier, full-line distributor of pipe, valves, fittings (PVF), commercial plumbing products, engineered instrumentation & controls, and corrosive resistant piping. With over 45 years of industry success, we operate 20 branch locations across the Southeast U.S. We connect our customers with top-tier brands helping them to reach their objectives.

At Eastern, we do more than sell industrial products. We are a purpose-driven organization that starts with honoring God in all we do by truly caring for people. Our culture is built on a simple vision: Enjoy Today, Embrace Tomorrow, and Enhance PVF. If you want a career where you are valued as a person-not just an employee-you belong here.

About the role

As a Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver, you will be at the forefront of logistics, ensuring that our valued customers receive their products safely and on time. Your journey here will be filled with learning opportunities, and you'll be part of a team that honors God in all actions. So, if you're hungry for growth and eager to be part of something bigger, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

What you'll do

Warehouse & Material Handling:

• Receive and inspect materials from Motor Freight Carriers, UPS/FedEx, and customer returns.
• Accurately pull and stage orders for shipment using forklifts or order pickers.
• Ensure items are packaged securely and labeled correctly.
• Complete shipping documentation and system entries while maintaining high quality standards.

Delivery & Driving:

• Load and secure deliveries on Eastern vehicles for safe transport.
• Deliver orders to local customers and other Eastern Distribution Centers.
• Maintain real-time communication with supervisors via phone & GPS.
• Inspect and ensure proper working condition of delivery trucks.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational abilities
• Safe driving record required
• DOT medical card preferred (we can assist with getting your card)

An offer of employment with Eastern Industrial Supplies is contingent upon the successful conclusionof a drug test and background check.