Warehouse Driver

Denver CO

Description

Warehouse drivers work as part of the warehouse operations team, picking up and delivering material from one location to another, usually to/from suppliers, clients, or other warehouses. This job involves loading vans and updating records and paperwork. This job is well-suited to highly organized people who have experience working with others, enjoy communicating with people, and have the strength and physical fitness to lift heavy items in and out of delivery trucks when needed. Warehouse Driver Duties and Responsibilities: • Warehouse drivers load and unload delivery trucks • Record receipt of materials • Record Pick up / Delivery of material • Verify materials received match the packing slip and the purchase order product, quantities, colors, etc. • Inspect all material for damage upon receipt • Prepare orders for delivery to jobsites • They keep an up-to-date inventory of delivery records to make sure the right items are dispatched to the correct clients • Participate in physical inventory to verify stock and identify losses • Clean warehouse to maintain a safe and efficient work area • Drivers communicate regularly with the warehouse manager, installers, or suppliers to ensure they’re aware of the pickup/delivery time frame • If there are any hold-ups or traffic incidents, they communicate these delays ahead of time. • If there are issues with a delivery or problems with the vehicle or equipment, warehouse drivers relay this information to senior staff. They report any road incidents to a supervisor. • Make sure that the delivery vehicle and any associated equipment remain clean, tidy, and in good working order. • Follow safe lifting practices and help colleagues lift extremely heavy items to avoid injuries. • Warehouse drivers handle the paperwork associated with deliveries, from receipts to confirmation notices Warehouse Driver Skills and Qualifications: • Organization skills – strong organization allows warehouse drivers to complete a number of deliveries in one day and make sure that inventories and records are kept up to date • Attention to detail – this job involves working with a number of items and team members, so warehouse drivers need good attention to detail to verify the correct items are delivered to the right place and that the correct paperwork is filled out • Time management – because warehouse drivers work strict schedules, they’re good at prioritizing tasks and managing their time so that all deliveries are completed on time • Adherence to safety – warehouse drivers need to maintain safe working habits when lifting heavy items or equipment. They also adhere to road safety rules and regulations • Communication skills – warehouse drivers work as part of a wider team and also communicate regularly with clients and suppliers, so it’s important that they have strong, professional communication skills The warehouse drivers work a full-time schedule and may work additional hours as well. Weekend and holiday hours may be required at times. This position often requires early starts and late finishes, depending on the delivery destinations’ locations and jobsite hours. Warehouse Driver Education and Training: Drivers must have a clean driver’s license and follow safe driving practices at all times. Drivers will need be Forklift certified – CFS will train and provide Benefits: Paid Holidays Vacation Pay Sick Pay Medical Dental Vision 401K