Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate

Wrth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company's annual revenue is over $400M and has 30+ distribution locations located in the Upper Midwest, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, the East and Northeastern United States. Wurth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned company of the Wrth Group, a 20B Euro plus privately held company headquartered in Kunzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80+ countries around the world.

Holdahl Company - a Division of Wrth Baer Supply Company, one of the nation's premier distributors of specialty cabinetry supplies, is seeking a reliable and responsible Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate to support our Sioux Falls, SD facility.

This role involves both driving and warehouse work. There will be days that require very little driving or very little warehouse. This is all part of the job. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to pivot from warehouse work to delivery work seamlessly without preference towards one or the other. This role is not recommended to someone who only wants to drive.

Location: 27075 Mueller Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm CT

Compensation: $22.00/HR - BIWEEKLY PAY

Job Type:

• Full-Time. Direct-Hire to the Company.
• No Agencies. No Contracts.
• This is a permanent job with year-round work.

Required Pre-Employment Screening:

• 10-Panel Drug Test. This includes testing for THC/Cannabis. No exceptions.
• Testing positive for ANY FORM of THC will result in FAILED DRUG TEST
• No exceptions for medical, recreational, or delta variant use.
• Criminal background check not required for this particular role

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable wearing a company uniform and protective footwear (composite or steel toe)
• Safe Driving Record (MVR) - No DUIs, No Suspensions, No Reckless Driving
• Must have a Valid Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation to safely commute to the facility each day for work
• Must be able to safely lift 70lbs unassisted
• Relevant Experience in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Sit-down propane forklift experience is strongly preferred
• Must be able to safely operate a Ford Transit (similar to what is commonly called a "Sprinter Van") which is about 20 feet in length and 8 feet in height.
• Must be comfortable utilizing a company mobile phone to complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using Samsara application ELD (Electronic Logging Device). This application is connected to a driver-facing camera and road-facing camera to review footage in case of accidents, violations, or other general safety concerns. DOT violations such as texting and driving are captured by the camera and immediately alert the management team who will review the footage. Such violations could result in disciplinary action including termination. All rules of the road must be followed in accordance with state and federal DOT standards.

Daily Structure:

• Shift: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (8-hour shift)
• Morning: Audit and load orders; depart on planned route deliveries
• Upon Return: On-demand deliveries and additional runs as scheduled
• Between Runs: Warehouse support: receiving, put-away, picking, packaging, auditing, cycle counts, and cleaning
• End of Day: Log travel and fuel; complete post-trip inspection

Deliveries always take priority. Every shift is a full 8 hours, with time off the road dedicated to warehouse support.

Position Purpose:

The Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate ensures that customer orders arrive accurately, safely, and on time, serving the Sioux Falls area, northwest Iowa, and other destinations as needed by the local customer base. As the face of Wrth Baer Supply on the road, this role builds relationships through everyday customer interaction and serves as a valuable resource and connection between customers and the entire operation. When not making deliveries, the Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate is a full member of the warehouse team, supporting daily operations so that every job gets done together.

Key Goals:

• Safe, On-Time Delivery: Deliver every order safely and on schedule, treating deliveries as the first priority of the role.
• Order Accuracy: Ensure customers receive exactly what they ordered by auditing orders before departure and collecting Proof of Delivery (POD) at every stop.
• Route Efficiency: Plan and sequence each day's deliveries to minimize miles, time, and fuel while meeting customer commitments.
• Accurate Records: Maintain complete daily records of travel and fuel to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Customer Relationships: Represent Wrth Baer Supply professionally and become a trusted resource for customers, sharing their feedback and needs with the branch team.
• Team Contribution: Support warehouse operations whenever not on the road, working as one team with branch staff.

Core Responsibilities:

Delivery Operations:

• Load the truck securely and in delivery sequence to protect product and simplify unloading at each stop.
• Complete planned route deliveries departing each morning, along with on-demand deliveries and additional runs scheduled after returning to the branch.
• Deliver locally in the Sioux Falls area, into northwest Iowa, and to other destinations as needed by the customer base.
• Collect Proof of Delivery (POD) upon completion of every delivery.
• Operate the vehicle safely and courteously at all times in compliance with traffic laws and company policy.

Vehicle and Travel Records:

• Log and record each day's travel and fuel for benchmarking.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs promptly.
• Use the Samsara Driver App in accordance with company SOP and DOT regulations. All vehicles are equipped with Samsara, which supports driver safety and provides protection against everyday on-the-road hazards.

Warehouse Support:

Time not spent on the road is supplemented in the warehouse, including:

• Receiving inbound product and putting away inventory.
• Picking, packaging, and auditing customer orders.
• Completing cycle counts to support inventory accuracy.
• Sweeping and cleaning to maintain a safe, organized warehouse.

Customer Service and Professional Presence:

• Dress and conduct yourself professionally at all times as a representative of Wrth Baer Supply.
• Engage with customers at every delivery, answer routine questions, and relay feedback, requests, and opportunities to the branch team.

Major Challenges:

• Product Knowledge: Learning the product offering well enough to audit orders confidently and ensure customer order accuracy.
• Route Planning: Routing each day's deliveries for maximum efficiency while accommodating on-demand requests.
• Changing Loads: Adapting to loads that differ in size, weight, and product mix from day to day.
• Balancing Priorities: Keeping deliveries as the first priority while contributing fully to warehouse work between runs.

Decision Authority:

Act Alone:

• Plan and sequence the stops on each day's route.
• Arrange and secure loads for safe transport and efficient unloading.
• Adjust routes in response to traffic, weather, or road conditions.
• Resolve routine delivery questions with customers on site.
• Perform assigned warehouse tasks between deliveries.

Touch Base (Branch Supervisor):

• Delivery delays or changes that affect a customer commitment.
• Damaged, short, or refused product at delivery.
• Unsafe vehicle, load, weather, or road conditions.
• Customer requests or concerns beyond a routine delivery.

Requires Approval: