Driver/Warehouse Associate

Baker Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to, as well as practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Therefore, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law in the recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, and promotion of our employees.

Job Summary

The Driver is responsible for delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials daily from our one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies to customers, vendors and/or internally to other Sales Center locations.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Assist in the Warehouse with inventory counts, picking and verifying orders.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED Preferred
• Minimum 1-year truck driving experience.
• Box Truck delivery experience
• Must possess a clean driving record with no restrictions, suspensions or DUI convictions in the past 3 years.
• Must have a current DOT Physical card prior to employment.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical examination requirements.
• Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift/appliance lift, is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• Must possess the attitude of wanting to learn and grow with the Company.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to utilize heavy machinery.

Licensing and Certifications: Valid driver license

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to stand sit or walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements

Supervisory

• This role has no direct reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking route:

• Local

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay range?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Box truck: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• DOT Medical Card (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MS 39202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person