Warehouse/Driver Associate

G.P De Silva Spices & De Silva Brothers and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

G.P De Silva Spices Imports, blends, packages, and warehouses specialty spices for a wide variety of retail and food service customers in Houston, TX. The Driver/Warehouse Associate is responsible for moving outbound shipments, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining accurate manifests to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires a bilingual Spanish speaker, a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Class C license to operate box truck; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine vehicle inspections to ensure road safety.
• Plans route to/from customers and adjusts for traffic/ construction.
• Delivers merchandise to customers and contacts if not present.
• Collects payments from customers.
• Pulls orders to match manifests.
• Prepares and maintains records per company policies.
• Assists to resolve customer issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Customer service

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License Class C

Job description

Seeking to elevate your career with a growing Company. If you are familiar with the Spice Industry, this job is for you. G.P De Silva Spices Imports, blends, packages, and warehouse specialty Spices for a wide variety of retail and food service customers.

Bilingual in Spanish a must: Driver/Warehouse Associate Responsible for the physical movement of outbound shipments to G.P De Silva Spice Company customers. Plans, coordinates and maintains economical and efficient freight services. Identifies and implements opportunities to drive cost and enhance service. Ensures compliance with all freight standards. Make deliveries to customer job sites while adhering to all safety procedures. Load inventory on truck and unload at customer site.

Major Responsibilities:

Performs routine inspections of vehicles and supplies to ensure road safety.

Plans route to and from customers' businesses and adjusts for traffic and/or construction.

Ensures that manifests are complete and accurate.

Delivers merchandise to customers and contacts customers if they are not present.

Collecting payments from customers.

Pulls orders to match manifests.

Prepares and maintains records in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Provides assistance to resolve customer issues.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Requirement Class C license to operate Box Truck

• Clean Driving record with no moving violations
• Experience working at a food company strongly preferred.
• Team player with strong communication Skills.

G.P De Silva Spices & De Silva Brothers and Company