Warehouse & Relief Backup Driver

Daikin Comfort; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Warehouse & Relief Driver in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The role involves ensuring efficient warehouse operations and serving as a backup driver for deliveries. Key duties include operating forklifts, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a leading wholesale distributor in HVAC and other residential products.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with product deliveries and customer inquiries.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics

Ability to use MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Warehouse & Relief Driver plays a dual role in ensuring efficient warehouse operations and supporting local deliveries. This position is responsible for off-loading, put-away, picking, staging, and inventory management of equipment and parts, while also serving as a backup driver to deliver products to customer and company locations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and excellent customer service skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load/unload and transfer materials
• Receive, stock, and organize inventory in designated locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts
• Complete will calls and prepare orders for delivery or customer pickup
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and safety through daily inspections and good housekeeping practices
• Assist customers and internal staff with product inquiries and order fulfillment
• Wear proper PPE and uniform during all shifts
• Follow standard operating procedures and company policies
• Serve as a backup driver for local deliveries as needed
• Safely load, secure, and deliver products to customer sites using company vehicles
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicles and forklifts
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Accurately complete delivery logs and related paperwork
• Provide courteous and professional service during deliveries
• Assist with front counter or branch operations when required

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 21 years old
• Possesses a valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Has a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics
• Has a working knowledge of current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Has a minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years
• Placement as driver is contingent upon successful completion of DOT road test, pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, and background check
• DMV record cannot reflect an excess of 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years
• Valid driving license with excellent driving record
• Must pass DOT standards
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office including Outlook & Excel, Mincron and a scanner

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience
• Minimum 1 year of operating a DOT regulated vehicle, box truck preferred
• Current Valid Driver License

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license Chauffeurs with clean driving record
• DOT screening annually

People Management

No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse

Reports To

Manager, Transportation

Williams Distributing Co. and Shoemaker Inc., part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products like Kitchen and Bath, Hearth, and Garage Doors. Our mission is to enhance living environments through quality products and services while working closely with dealers, builders, contractors, designers, and architects.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.