Driver Warehouse Associate

Gemaire Distributors; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemaire Distributors in Baton Rouge, LA, is hiring a Driver/Warehouse Associate to manage inventory and deliver HVAC freight. The role includes loading/unloading, stocking, and serving customers with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe workplace. Prior experience with box trucks and strong customer service are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months experience driving a 22’ min box truck or stake bed truck.
• Ability to multi-task and meet daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload logistics.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass drug screening and background check.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Deliver and transport HVAC freight to customers.
• Receive, inspect, and stock merchandise.
• Verify items received against orders for accuracy.
• Prepare orders for shipment and verify for accuracy.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Maintain daily truck and forklift maintenance checklist.
• Ensure safety and PPE compliance.
• Keep grounds and warehouse neat, orderly and safe.

Skills

Driving a box truck

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Driver/Warehouse Associate is responsible for the inventory of the Warehouse and daily delivery of HVAC freight and materials. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, process, dispatch, and deliver/transport products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships.

#ACM-16126

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Assist with delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials to customers.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of verifiable, current experience driving a 22’ minimum box truck, or stake bed truck.
• Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation.
• Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

EEO Statement

Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.