Driver / Warehouse Associate

VRC Companies; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks a warehouse associate responsible for managing inventory and operating company vehicles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in organizational tasks, have a strong commitment to accuracy, and possess good navigational skills. This role requires adaptability to changing customer needs while ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass random drug screens.
• Strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and process orders in the system.
• Drive vehicles to deliver and pick up inventory.
• Conduct safety inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Navigation Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Reports to : Director of Operations (“DOO”) or management designee

Summary : The responsibilities include but are not limited to being responsible for collecting customer information regardless of media type. Additionally, this position, while operating company vehicles, will use the utmost care and discretion by adhering to federal and state transportation laws and any related company policies.

Essential functions :

• Barcode and process inventory into inventory management system
• Pull orders and prepare for delivery including documentation.
• Create daily paperwork for inbound / outbound inventory transactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating a picker forklift or other company equipment
• Perform pre-trip safety inspection on vehicles and / or other warehouse equipment and complete appropriate documentation.
• Make deliveries and pickups of client inventory.
• Other duties as assigned
• Drive vans or box trucks to customer locations for service needs.
• Report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meet department productivity and quality standards.
• Receive, comprehend, and respond appropriately to direction.
• Work with customers to fulfill customer service requests.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or DOO.
• In the event of inclement weather, report to work two hours before regularly scheduled time to allow for delays and to budget time to put tire chains on company vehicles, if necessary.
• Has a positive and respectful attitude
• Able to accept change in directions as customer needs change.
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Able to work both in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Able to follow all company policies and procedures.
• Self-motivated
• Works well under pressure.
• Good knowledge of city streets or able to read a city map.
• Ability to use handheld device, electric pickers, drive van or box truck.

Work environment : Must be able to tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb / balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to reach, handle, carry, and lift between 10 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and identify numbers for accurate order filling and receiving of material.

Education and eligibility requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean MVR
• Clean background check
• Must be able to pass random drug screens.
• Must be able to carry a cell phone to be in constant communication with the Records Center
• Strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• Must be able to work overtime and available around the clock including holidays
• Strong directional awareness and navigational skills
• Commercial Driver’s License, if applicable

Other duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the applicant for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.