Driver Warehouse Associate

Gemaire Distributors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemaire Distributors in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Driver/Warehouse Associate to load and unload products, deliver HVAC freight to customers, and stock merchandise.

The role requires a minimum 24 months driving a 22' box or stake bed truck, strong safety awareness, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team Monday–Friday with occasional overtime. Pay and benefits align with standard HVAC distribution roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of verifiable driving experience with a 22’ box or stake bed truck.
• Ability to multi-task and meet daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of LTL and full truckload logistics.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Must be 21+ years old and committed to safety.
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Assist with delivering HVAC freight and materials to customers.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify items received against orders for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare shipments.
• Maintain daily truck and forklift maintenance checklist.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are neat, safe and compliant with safety rules.
• Wear appropriate PPE and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

22’ box truck experience

Multi-tasking

Logistics knowledge

Customer service

Safety consciousness

Drug screen readiness

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: GEM-14372

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Contract: Full-Time/Part-Time

Contract: Full-Time

Job Description

• 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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of verifiable 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 of Warehouse experience including forklift operation.


• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.


• Knowledge of HVAC and truckload logistics is a plus.


• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds Constant


• Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds Constant


• Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds Constant


• Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds Constant


• Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Constant


• Reaching or working above shoulder Constant


• Walking Constant


• Standing Constant


• Sitting Constant


• Stooping Constant


• Kneeling Constant


• Repeated Bending Constant


• Climbing Occasional


• Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Frequent


• Operating a motor vehicle Never


• Operating a commercial vehicle Never


• Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Constant


• Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional


• Use of OF Device/Technology Constant

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.

Requirements

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.