Delivery Driver/Warehouse Tech

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Tech

Charleston

Pay Rate $17 - $19+/Hr. (Based on Experience)

Southern Lighting Gallery and Charleston Lighting and Interiors (collectively known as "SLG", and a member of the Saylite organization) are premium providers of indoor and outdoor residential lighting fixtures, specializing as a one-stop shop for all residential lighting, ceiling fans, and decorative accessory needs. SLG is known for its customer-focused service approach and a wide variety of exciting products.

What We're Looking For: We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Tech to make daily local deliveries to our customers and assist with warehouse activities, as well as assembling light fixtures for display in our showroom.

Here's a brief overview of the duties (Full job description and requirements are below):

The Driver/Warehouse Tech is responsible for pulling, tagging, loading and delivering lighting products for local deliveries. This role will also assist with carrying out day-to-day operations of the warehouse, unloading trucks, receiving in products, general material handling, pulling orders, loading trucks & customer vehicles, maintaining warehouse cleanliness, and other related warehouse tasks. In addition, this role will assemble lighting products for display. This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Snapshot of Qualifications (detailed list is below):

• Valid driver's license & good driving record
• Driving/delivery experience (knowledge of delivery area helpful)
• Ability to lift and carry products (up to 60 lbs.)
• Warehouse experience
• Courteous and professional manner

Why Join the Team? Enjoy the opportunity to be a member of the team bringing the lighting experience to our customers and partners, and have a true impact on the business. Saylite offers competitive pay, a range of healthcare benefits (medical, dental & vision), company sponsored life insurance, Paid Time Off, and supplemental benefit offerings.

We are equal opportunity.

Sound Interesting?For a full list of responsibilities, and the desired skills & attributes, please read the full job description below to see if there's a match between your career objectives/experience and our exciting role.

Here's the Full Job Description:

Section II. Duties & Areas of Responsibility:

The primary duties of the Driver/Warehouse Tech consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health & Safety
  • Adhere to all health & safety policies and practices, including wearing proper PPE at all times
  • Driving safety:
    • Follow safe driving practices
    • Adhere to legal requirements (speed limits, road signs, etc.)
    • Advise management of any vehicle safety concerns immediately
  • Forklift or pallet jack safety:
    • Follow safe practices (correct speed, utilization, seatbelts, protocols, etc.)
    • Adhere to forklift inspection and maintenance protocols
  • Ensure work zones are tidy, clutter and obstacle free
  • Ensure truck drivers are following safety protocol
  • Identify safety risks in the work area, and advise management
  • Identify resolutions to safety concerns & participate in implementation
  • Actively follow a "safety first" culture with a "zero accidents" goal
  • Immediately notify management or HR of any safety incidences (accidents, or near misses)
  • Pandemic or other health concerns protocol:
    • Follow CDC guidelines on mask wearing, if applicable, as outlined by company policy.
    • Before shift start, take temperature, and if temp is over defined maximum, follow company protocol (advise supervisor, answer related questions, leave the premises, get tested as required)
    • Follow social distancing (work, break, common areas, etc.)
    • Ensure all shift end cleaning is completed (work areas and forklifts cleaned and sanitized)
• Driving & Delivery
  • Pull products based on the day's scheduled deliveries
  • Tag the products with delivery information, etc.
  • Correctly load the products into the van to ensure safety and delivery efficiency
  • Follow planned route for efficiency
  • Contact the customer with delivery information, delays, etc.
  • Maintain courteous and professional manner when interacting with the customer at all times
  • Document delivery information per company procedures
  • Advise management immediately of any delivery issues or customer concerns
• Receiving
  • Unload trucks
  • Receive materials, products, etc. into the computer system
  • Verify materials received against shipping documents & resolve discrepancies
  • Move materials to racks
• Shipping/Loading/Delivering
  • Process outgoing orders to meet delivery deadlines
  • Follow all shipping procedures:
    • Pull products per order
    • Pack or pallet wrap orders
    • Check orders for completeness and accuracy
    • Correctly load shipments on trucks for local delivery
    • Deliver items within the designated geographic area
• Customer assistance:
  • Pull customer orders as needed
  • Load customer orders into customer's vehicle
  • Interact with customers in cordial, professional manner
• Inventory Management
  • Organize and maintain inventory stock levels, per company guidelines
  • Correctly slot inventory and update the computer inventory system with locations
  • Ensure cleanliness, order & safety throughout racking/shelving system
  • Assist with resolving inventory discrepancies and update computer inventory system
  • Participate in scheduled cycle counts
  • Participate in annual inventory counts
• Quality & Service
  • Ensure order accuracy (internal & external) and adherence to on-time shipping schedule
  • Handle Materials and finished goods carefully to prevent damage
  • Promptly advise Warehouse Supervisor or management of any issues or concerns
• Additional Duties:
  • Must work additional hours as needed, including some weekends (when possible, advance notice will be provided)
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding company business matters
  • Other duties, as assigned

Section III: Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• 1+ years of previous driving experience
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (will be included in background check)
• 2+ years warehouse/shipping or related experience
• Computer skills in inventory management systems helpful
• Forklift (standup & sitdown) and Pallet Jack experience
• Excellent dependability/reliability (good attendance is required)
• Solid problem resolution abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak and read English (production orders, shipping orders, communications, etc.)
• Ability to use good judgement and take initiative
• Good planning and organizational skills
• General knowledge of delivery area helpful
• Willingness to assist wherever needed

Section IV: Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely drive company van without assistance
• Visual acuity required to safely drive vehicle, forklift, operate machinery, read computer screens, written documents, inspect materials, products, etc.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and in squatting position
• Manual dexterity required to operate vehicle, forklift, machinery, handle materials, supplies, and perform data entry into computer system etc.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature & levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, & skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment & are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Saylite is an equal opportunity employer, and an Everify participant.