Driver Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing Company; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Distributing Company LLC is hiring a Driver Warehouse Associate in Fort Myers, FL. The role focuses on safe, efficient delivery of HVAC products while upholding strong customer service and professionalism.

The position includes loading/unloading, inventory tasks, and daily truck maintenance. DOT requirements apply; CDL is a plus, and forklift experience is beneficial. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and strong communication with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year truck driving experience.
• DOT medical certificate required prior to employment; active card may be obtained after offer.
• CDL license is highly desirable.
• Warehouse experience and forklift operation a plus.
• Strong customer service mindset and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; accommodations provided as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
• Daily loading and unloading of products for delivery to customers and other Sales Centers.
• Collect invoices with signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Assist in warehouse with inventory counts, picking and verifying orders.
• Maintain daily truck maintenance checklists and log in/out times with returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Written & verbal communication

English communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Independence and initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

6151 Metroplex Drive, Ste 101, Fort Myers , Florida 33966 , United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Driver serves as the representative of Baker Distributing, crucial to both our operations and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be tasked with the safe and efficient delivery of products to our esteemed customers, all while upholding exceptional customer service and professionalism. The Driver Warehouse Associate role involves daily delivering and transporting HVAC goods and materials from our established wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations. This role also includes maintaining and operating the warehouse in between deliveries.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Assist in the Warehouse with inventory counts, picking and verifying orders.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

And here is what you will need to be successful:

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required ; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1-year truck driving experience.
• A valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate is required prior to employment.
  • Candidates are able to be considered for the role without an active DOT medical card. If offered the position, this will need to be obtained.
• The role requires the ability to meet DOT physical qualification standards, with reasonable accommodations
• CDL license is highly desirable.
• Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift/appliance lift, is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service, problem-solving, and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning, mentoring, and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools; assistive technologies may be used to support this function.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
• A valid driver’s license is required only if driving is an essential function of the role.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements.
• This role requires the ability to understand and communicate in English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support effective communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to position self to access equipment by standing, sitting, or walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Operates computer and telephone equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity is required to perform essential job functions such as reading labels, inspecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and operating machinery. Tasks may involve close vision, distance vision, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and visual focus.
• Required to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks

Status

Full-Time

Company

Baker Distributing Company LLC