Warehouse Driver Associate

Fleetpride; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Fleetpride in Hartford, CT seeks a warehouse associate responsible for customer service during delivery and pickup, unloading goods, and stocking inventory. About 50% of time is spent on deliveries, with the rest on warehouse operations and order preparation.

The role requires warehouse experience, a valid driver's license, and forklift certification. Applicants must be able to lift heavy loads and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of general warehouse experience.
• Forklift operator certification and 1 year forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service during delivery and pickup.
• Unload shipments and store items in designated warehouse areas.
• Prepare orders for delivery by part number and quantity.
• Operate forklift safely and conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report defects promptly.
• Package and ship orders via UPS, US Mail, and local carriers.

Skills

Communication

Active Learning

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Oral Expression

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

Provide customer service through the delivery and/or pick‑up of parts and other products. Unload products from shipping vehicles and store them in the appropriate storage area in the warehouse. Provide support to the warehouse operations of the branch. Delivery accounts for about 50% of time.

Essential Tasks

• Pull and organize customer orders for delivery from the warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by a picking ticket in priority assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers, ensuring the order being delivered is correct and maintaining professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Load materials into a vehicle and install bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Follow company delivery routes to ensure maximum efficiency of delivery run.
• Pick up any and all applicable returns and cores, tag them appropriately and return them to the branch.
• Determine the delivery vehicle is in operative condition daily by completing a daily inspection/log.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and operate it in a safe manner daily.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas.
• Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries.
• Move controls, levers and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by the company.
• Check all load‑related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Check vehicles before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and emptying trash as necessary.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.

Skills

• Communicating – conveying information to others effectively, listening attentively, asking questions and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning – understanding the implication of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Mathematics – ability to solve simple equations and use mathematics to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Oral Expression – ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension – ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity – ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Deductive Reasoning – ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Reaction Time – ability to quickly respond (with hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• Static Strength – ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Far Vision – ability to distinguish details at a distance.
• Response Orientation – ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals.
• Spatial Orientation – ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Physical Demands

Handling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions

Inside or outside conditions with varied temperature changes, minimal chemical hazards, vibration, dust, vehicle noise. OSHA‑approved safety‑toed shoes required from the first day of employment. Proper protective equipment (PPE) will be worn when required and necessary.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Professional Experience – Minimum of 1 year of general warehouse experience. Forklift operator certification and 1 year experience operating a forklift highly desired.
• Certifications / Licenses – Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $17.00 – $26.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.