Logistics Transport Driver

The Urban Electric Co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steel Toe Boots

Job summary

The Urban Electric Co. in Charleston, SC is seeking a Transport Driver to join our Logistics team. You will safely move materials, products, and finished goods between facilities, vendors, and customers, and support Shipping, Receiving, and Kitting as needed.

This role rewards dependable, punctual drivers who stay organized, communicate clearly, and follow safety procedures. You will use ERP and WMS tools, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and help production schedules by ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems and handheld scanners preferred.
• Willingness to meet insurance eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, products, and finished goods between facilities, vendors, and customer locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Load, secure, and unload freight; plan deliveries and pickups to support production priorities.
• Verify shipments by quantities and part numbers; communicate delivery timing and delays to leadership.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctual

Organized

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Outlook

Excel

ERP system

WMS

Handheld scanners

Forklift operation

Tools

WMS

ERP system

Handheld scanners

Forklift

Job description

Who We Are

At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and stories of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Who You Are

As a Transport Driver at The Urban Electric Co., you are an important part of the Logistics team, safely moving materials, products, and finished goods between our facilities, vendors, and customers. You enjoy being on the road, take pride in safe and professional driving, and are comfortable supporting the wider Logistics team in Shipping, Receiving, and Kitting when needed. You are dependable, punctual, and take pride in staying organized and accurate in a fast-paced environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities could include loading and securing freight, running scheduled and on-demand deliveries and pickups, completing vehicle inspections, and keeping delivery paperwork accurate. You will work closely with team members across departments to support production schedules and ensure materials and products arrive in the right place at the right time.

Success in this role comes from a strong commitment to safety, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently on the road and collaboratively as part of a team.

A Day in the Life

• In any given day, you might find yourself doing these job-related tasks.
• Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, products, and finished goods between facilities, vendors, and customer locations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Load, secure, and unload freight properly to prevent damage during transport.
• Plan and follow delivery and pickup schedules, adjusting as needed to support production priorities.
• Verify shipments at pickup and delivery by checking quantities and part numbers against paperwork.
• Communicate with leadership, customers, and vendors about delivery timing, delays, or issues.
• Keep vehicles clean, organized, and stocked with required safety equipment.
• Follow all traffic laws, company driving policies, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Support Shipping, Receiving, Stow-away, and Kitting activities when not on the road.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as trained.

Data Management

• Use the company's ERP system and handheld scanners to complete logistics transactions accurately.
• Maintain accurate vehicle inspection logs and mileage records.
• Update material movement records as needed.
• Identify and communicate shortages, damaged materials, or incorrect parts to leadership.

Driver Requirements

• A valid driver’s license, maintained in good standing for the duration of employment.
• A clean driving record, verified through a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check before hire and periodically during employment.
• Ability to meet the company’s vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.
• Willingness to report any change in license status or moving violations to leadership promptly.

What Will Set You Up For Success

• You are a safe, defensive driver who takes pride in protecting people, vehicles, and product.
• You are dependable, punctual, and organized, and you manage your time well on the road.
• You pay attention to detail and take pride in accuracy and organization.
• You communicate well and professionally with team members, customers, and vendors.
• You possess basic computer skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• You are proactive and willing to jump in where help is needed.
• Prior delivery, driving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and handheld scanners is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, frequently each day.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and to stand, bend, and climb in and out of vehicles throughout the day.
• Ability to operate a forklift or be trained to do so.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Steel Toe Boots (company provided voucher each year)