Driver Warehouse Associate

Watsco; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HVAC equipment is seeking a Driver/Warehouse Associate in Baton Rouge. This role involves inventory management and the delivery of HVAC materials. Candidates should have experience driving box trucks and a commitment to customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months experience driving a 16’ box truck.
• 6 months warehouse experience including forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Assist with delivering HVAC freight and materials to customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat and safe.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Job description

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 inventory management and the 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of verifiable experience driving a 16’ 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.
• Effective communication skills with customers and providing 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.
• 6 months warehouse experience including forklift operation preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Extra hours may be required.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds - Frequent
• Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds - Frequent
• Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds - Frequent
• Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds - Frequent
• Pulling/Pushing, Carrying - Frequent
• Reaching or working above shoulder - Frequent
• Stooping - Constant
• Kneeling - Constant
• Repeated Bending - Constant
• Climbing - Occasional
• Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use - Occasional
• Operating a motor vehicle - Frequent
• Operating a commercial vehicle - Frequent
• Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift, etc. - Frequent
• Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers, etc. - Occasional

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 against items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return them to the Sales Center Manager.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Use and maintain OF device appropriately.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and 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 job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.

In addition, the individual is accountable for all other duties as assigned.