Warehouse Driver in Holland, Michigan at Merle Boes Inc

Job Summary:

This position will work in the warehouse maintaining it, completing orders, repackaging product and also driving work trucks to cover for vacations and emergency orders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of duties
• Load, transport, and unload each shipment in an efficient manner
• Repackaging of product into different pack sizes
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and accurate inventory stock
• Assisting drivers to pick their loads
• Completing appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with drivers, office staff, and sales
• Performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and report needed repairs to supervisor
• Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Reading and filling out monthly safety meeting requirements
• Cover deliveries when drivers are on vacation or for emergency deliveries
• Must be able to pass a random drug and alcohol test per DOT guidelines
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License with Class B CDL with HAZMAT Endorsement and Air Brake Endorsements
• One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability of the job
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Must be able to sit/drive for short or long periods of time and work on their feet in the warehouse
• Must be able to lift 50IBS repetitively
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Reliable time management
• Forklift driving experience
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to succeed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None