Material Handler & Driver Class A

Handy Distribution; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Handy Distribution in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Material Handler/Driver to perform warehouse duties, operate forklifts, and support delivery routes.

You will load and unload, inspect equipment, maintain logs, and help with order picking and shipping while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to complete forklift certification and maintain licensure.
• Must hold a current driver's license and DOT-certified CDL Class A or B.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
• Drive delivery routes, obtain signatures and handle COD as required.
• Maintain driver logs, trip reports, fuel and toll records per DOT rules.
• Load, unload, and secure cargo safely for transport.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report vehicle issues.
• Assist in warehouse tasks: receiving, stocking, picking, and staging.
• Use WMS RF scanner to verify items and quantities.

Skills

Safety focus

Situational awareness

Effective communication

Multitasking

Inventory control

WMS experience

Data entry

Education

CDL license (Class A or B)

Forklift certification

Tools

WMS RF scanner

Forklift equipment

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Performs all traditional warehouse duties: Operating a sit down and stand-up forklift, shipping, receiving, restocking, picking orders, loading trucks, unloading trucks, housekeeping duties. Also fills in as a backup driver during driver absences and/or additional delivery routes. When filling the driver roll will operate Class A, single axle or tandem axle day cabs with capacity of 45,000 lbs. or box truck delivering materials to and from customer shops and job sites. This position will be required to perform the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Drives truck to destination providing accurate, timely and courteous service.
• Collects signature for goods delivered.
• Collects payment for goods delivered if required following proper procedures with COD/cash deliveries.
• Maintains driver logbook or ELD device, trip reports, fuel tickets, toll tickets, vehicle condition reports to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Operates truck following all safety policies, laws, maintains safe driving record, and notifies supervisor of any violations.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections per regulations/policy.
• Operates slide side curtain trailers.
• Secures load using runners, boards, ratchet straps, chains, binders around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Ensures proper load stability and balance.
• Assists in loading of trucks as needed.
• Recommends optimal delivery route to assure quick delivery and timely service to customers.
• Observes all company safety practices and procedures.
• Presents professional image in appearance and behavior with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Accurately verifies items and quantities during delivery.
• Reports and documents all delivery variances.
• When not assigned to fill the role of delivery driver, will perform material handler and warehouse duties which include receiving, verifying, and checking delivered material, restocking, picking orders, palletizing orders, staging orders, loading trucks, unloading trucks, operating sit down and standup forklifts, WMS RF scanning device and normal housekeeping duties.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Palletizes materials on to pallets and shrink wraps or bands material securely on pallet.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, cleans work area, machines, and equipment.
• Operates sit down forklifts, standup electric lifts, moffets, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, to assist in loading or moving materials and products; moves levers and presses pedals to drive lift and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Ensures products are handled in accordance to established standards.
• Loads, unloads, straightens, and organizes product and warehouse.
• Controls and accounts for materials to minimize loss and damage.
• Responsible for staging, transporting, shipping, or returning products into and out of the warehouse.
• Some data entry computer work required.
• Utilizes state of the art WMS radio frequency bar code scanning technology software and hardware

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Must be eligible to complete certification and be licensed to operate forklift and regularly keep up to date with any changes in the requirements. Must have current driver's license, as well as be D.O.T. certified with CDL license, Class A or B.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Safety focus.
• Alert and aware of surroundings.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to think quickly.
• Ability to be patience in stressful situations.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to read and analyze Information.
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time management.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Basic mathematical skills. Proficient understanding of units of measure.
• Data entry skills.
• Basic computer proficiency. Experience with WMS is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Material Handler role requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift. Employees must be able to safely lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may also require repetitive motions, operating material handling equipment, and working in a warehouse environment for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Material Handler/Driver works in a warehouse and transportation environment that includes both indoor and outdoor conditions. The role involves exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, varying weather conditions, and moderate noise levels. Employees may operate forklifts or other material handling equipment and drive company vehicles while adhering to all safety and DOT requirements.

FLSA: Non-Exempt