Warehouse Driver
Department: Warehouse / Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Warehouse Driver is responsible for safely transporting materials, equipment, tools, and supplies between company locations, warehouses, and job sites. This position requires experience towing trailers, properly securing cargo, and loading and unloading materials and equipment.
The individual must be comfortable operating company vehicles with trailers, understand safe towing practices, and maintain a strong focus on vehicle safety, equipment protection, and timely deliveries. This position also assists with general warehouse duties, inventory organization, and material handling.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Transportation and Driving
- Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Tow trailers of various sizes and configurations.
- Connect, disconnect, inspect, and secure trailers prior to transportation.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and trailer inspections.
- Ensure loads are properly secured and comply with applicable transportation and safety requirements.
- Transport materials to and from company facilities, vendors, and construction job sites.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and communicate delivery status or delays.
- Follow all company vehicle usage policies and applicable traffic laws.
Loading and Unloading
- Load and unload trailers, trucks, and other company vehicles.
- Properly distribute and secure materials to ensure safe transportation.
- Safely handle tools, construction materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment when authorized.
- Verify materials against delivery tickets, packing slips, and work orders.
- Report damaged, missing, or incorrect materials.
Warehouse Support
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing incoming materials.
- Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe warehouse and storage area.
- Assist with inventory counts and material tracking.
- Prepare materials and equipment for delivery to job sites.
- Assist warehouse personnel with daily operational needs as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience driving company vehicles and towing trailers required.
- Demonstrated experience loading, unloading, and securing trailers required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Valid For-Hire endorsement or license or willingness to acquire required.
- CDL preferred but not required.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday.
- Ability to climb in and out of trucks and trailers.
- Ability to safely load and unload materials and equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.