Warehouse Driver

Instrata; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Instrata in Trenton, New Jersey is hiring a Warehouse Associate-Driver responsible for loading merchandise and ensuring timely delivery. This role requires a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and at least two years of logistics delivery experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and efficiency in the workplace. Flexibility for overtime and shifting hours is expected for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 21 years of age due to insurance restrictions.
• Two plus years of distribution or logistics delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Coordinate warehouse activities and maintain inventory.

Skills

Safe driving decisions

Adaptability to priorities

Interpersonal skills

Smartphone and GPS navigation

Good communication in English

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clean driving record

CDL Class A or B license

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate-Driver is responsible for receiving incoming merchandise and preparing outgoing merchandise for delivery or shipping. They also load, unload, and deliver merchandise, supplies, equipment, ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct while making sure all storage areas are always clean and tidy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe all traffic rules, posted speed signs and bridge weight and height requirements, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow designated routes to maintain deliveries within the timeframe guaranteed to the customer.
• Accurately load and unload products while maintaining a high level of care for the goods being carried.
• Ensure delivered products match the customer location and manifest by product identification and quantity.
• Inspect all merchandise prior to and during transport; photograph loads prior to transport and at the time of delivery and obtain signatures on paperwork upon receipt or delivery.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure shipping accuracy.
• Transport and deliver all orders on time.
• Contribute to meeting and exceeding production standards.
• Coordinate warehouse picking and receiving, warehouse cleanup, and material movement.
• Process orders accurately and efficiently and identify products based on product codes and/or physical characteristics.
• Inspect products for defects and stock products in the appropriate location, updating the system with the correct location.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled with product ID, unit quantities and order information as appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of delivery vehicles.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to make sound decisions related to safe driving and the delivery and placement of loads.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities based on business needs and comply with all state and deferral driving regulations.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with the operation of a smartphone and GPS navigation.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to constantly improve.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21+ years of age (due to insurance restrictions).
• Two plus years of distribution and/or logistics delivery experience with a driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Some warehouse knowledge with shipping, receiving, inventory and material handling in a company vehicle.
• Having a valid CDL Class A or B license would be a plus.
• Construction industry experience is desired but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Typical warehouse environment: ability to bend, sit, stand, walk, reach, and lift and move up to 50 pounds onto and off skids at ground level.
• Ability to sit in a truck cabin for long periods and to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to climb into a truck cabin and on/off a truck bed, and move skids with the aid of a pallet jack.
• Continuous standing, lifting, bending, and twisting.
• Travel is required to drive loads to multiple locations or to customer-designated locations.
• Flexibility to work a 5 am to 5 pm shift Monday–Friday. Overtime expected as needed; some weekends and nights may be required.

Pay

• Range is $19-22 per hour DOE.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned as the scope of the position may change as necessitated by business demands.