Summary

The Driver serves as the representative of Baker Distributing, crucial to both our operations and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be tasked with the safe and efficient delivery of products to our esteemed customers, all while upholding exceptional customer service and professionalism. The Driver Warehouse Associate role involves daily delivering and transporting HVAC goods and materials from our established wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations. This role also includes maintaining and operating the warehouse in between deliveries.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• 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.

• Adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures.

• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to management.

• Participate in regular safety training sessions and drills.

• Ensure proper handling and storage of all products to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Follow all guidelines for the safe operation of the truck and other warehouse equipment.

• Maintain a clean and organized truck and workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Ensure all loading and unloading activities are conducted safely, using proper techniques and equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 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.

• CDL license is highly desirable.

• 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 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

• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

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 be able to utilize heavy machinery.