Warehouse Associate/Back-up Driver

First Supply LLC; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Supply LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Back-Up Driver to support warehouse operations and occasional customer deliveries. You will fill, package, and ship orders promptly, while ensuring proper handling throughout the process.

The role involves driving a non-CDL vehicle, maintaining accuracy, and upholding safety standards. Starting pay ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, with opportunities to grow within a long-standing Midwest family business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required.
• Must be at least 21 and have a medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Use RF gun to fill, package and ship orders accurately.
• Process incoming product quickly and check for damage.
• Track order status and communicate discrepancies to the team.
• Deliver merchandise to customers in a non-CDL vehicle.
• Drive company vehicles defensively and follow all laws.
• Label outbound material and verify quantities against documents.

Skills

RF devices familiarity

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio Frequency (RF) gun

Job description

Overview

First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition,Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day.

As a Warehouse Associate/Back-Up Driver, you will fulfill many duties that help our warehouse and deliveries run smoothly. You will fill, package and ship orders in a timely manner to delight our customers while also ensuring product is received and handled correctly throughout its lifecycle through appropriate scheduling, communication and procedures. As needed, you will also deliver products to customers or job site. We would love to have you join our team today and start building your career!

Starting pay range $19.00-$24.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Using a radio-frequency gun (RF) fills, packages and ship acknowledges orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Process incoming product in a timely and accurate manner, checking for damaged products
• Understand and be able to determine status of order at any given time
• Deliver merchandise to customers in a timely and efficient manner in a non-CDL vehicle
• Drive Company vehicles defensively while following all laws
• Follow tag and hold procedures for all incoming shipments and keep hold area clear and accessible
• Follow any special instructions pertaining to an order
• Point out any quality or inventory discrepancy issues to Warehouse Manager or Inventory ControlSpecialist
• Label outbound material with appropriate shipping label
• Ensure documents/system match actual quantities/items picked
• Keep warehouse area clean and organized
• Follow all safety procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required
• Valid medical card, or ability to get a medical card and be at least 21 years of age
• Functional capacities evaluation which demonstrates ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
• The ability to pass all required drug & alcohol testing
• Computer knowledge and skills and the ability to learn First Supply Group’s business system
• Ability to use radio frequency devices (RF) or other similar type units
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.

With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.