Warehouse Worker and CDL Driver - Lake Charles, LA

Coburn Supply Company; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coburn's of Lake Charles seeks skilled warehouse associates and drivers to ensure materials are readily available for customers. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and delivering items while maintaining Coburn’s high service standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to read maps or follow directions. Forklift operation may be required; driving responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years in related industry preferred.
• Must pass company aptitude test.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to read a map and/or follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: match items to packing slips and check in the same day.
• Stocking: place material in the correct bin/shelf for easy retrieval.
• Picking/Pulling: select correct material and stage it safely for shipping.
• Shipping: prepare material for delivery with packing slip or transfer docs.
• Delivery: deliver orders accurately and safely to customer locations while upholding service standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Map reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Coburn's of Lake Charles (03) - Lake Charles, LA, Salary Range: Undisclosed

Summary

The Warehouse and Driver positions are responsible for ensuring that material is readily available to send to customers. These positions must accurately and safely receive and store materials, as well as picking and packing orders for pickup and delivery to customers, maintaining Coburn’s exceptional standard of customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receiving

All physical items are matched to the packing slip and material is checked in within the same day that it is received, with no injuries, near misses, or damaged product.

Stocking

On the same day the material arrives, it is safely placed in the proper place (bin/ shelf) where future pullers can easily gather for shipping.

Picking/Pulling

Correct material is picked/pulled in a timely and safe manner and staged in the appropriate area with no injuries, near misses or damaged product.

Shipping

The correct material is prepared for delivery in a timely manner by gathering and staging it along with the Packing Slip or Confirmed Transfer in a manner that is free of injuries, near misses, and damage to the product.

Delivery

Deliver order accurately and timely to the correct customer location in a safe manner while maintaining Coburn’s exceptional level of customer service with no injuries, accidents, near misses or damaged material.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred OR 2 years of experience in related industry
• Successful passing of the company-issued aptitude test
• Must possess basic computer skills and the ability to read a map and/or follow written directions.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.; must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, squat, stoop, and reach overhead. Routinely drives/operates forklifts; works with tools, and equipment. Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention. Manufacturing environment with variable but moderately high noise levels. Must wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other protective items as required. A consistent presence at work is required.
• Must pass company required drug screen and physical.

Age & Licensing Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have to ability to travel to Coburn’s customer and company branch locations.
• Non-CDL Drivers: Drivers of vehicles that are transporting material intrastate, with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less are required to be a minimum age of 21 years old and licensed as follows:
• Texas– personal driver’s license with medical card.
• Mississippi & Tennessee- Class D license with medical card.
• Louisiana – Chauffer’s license (Class D) with medical card.
• CDL Drivers: A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for drivers who operate vehicles that cross the state line (interstate) in a company-owned vehicle, or who operate vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. CDL drivers must be a minimum age of 25 years old.
• In order to operate a forklift, the operator must be a minimum age of 18 years old and successfully complete Coburn’s Forklift Operator Certification.