Driver/ Warehouse Associate

Job Title

This position will be based out of Winston Salem, NC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents East Coast Metal Distributors by wearing clean, company provided uniform.
• Implements timely deliveries, greets customers, verifies items with proper initialing and dating, and helps unload trucks. Notifies Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies before leaving place of delivery.
• Maintains inside and out a clean, safe delivery vehicle.
• Immediately reports any personal injury or vehicle accident to Warehouse Manager.
• Obtains products for counter sales orders and greets customers with their orders.
• Validates correct items and quantities on pick tickets and transfer requests with proper initialing and dating. Notifies Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies to leaving shipments.
• Helps other warehouse personnel by verifying correct items and quantities with proper initialing and dating.
• Secures, stages and ships orders via LTL, UPS, and East Coast Metal Distributors delivery vehicles. Notifies Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies to leaving shipments.
• Unloads incoming inventory, documents its arrival and verifies items and quantities via Vendors Packing List with proper initialing and dating. Notifies Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies to incoming shipments.
• Submits packing list for entry of items into warehouse inventory.
• Incorporates inventory shipments into warehouse inventory.
• Becomes proficient and certified in Fork Truck Safety and Operations.
• Uses all material handling equipment safely and correctly.
• Notifies Warehouse Manager and Branch Operations Manager of any needed service, repairs or unsafe conditions observed concerning material handling equipment or East Coast Metal Distributors properties.
• Immediately reports any injury.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly warehouse.
• Completes other duties assigned by Warehouse Manager.

Requirements

• Possess a clean driving record:
• No more than one moving violation* in any one-year period, or more than two moving violations in the most recent three years
• No more than one preventable accident in any two-year period during the most recent three years
• No restrictions, suspensions, or DUI convictions in the past three years
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends as requested by the Branch Operations Manager.

Minimum Education/Experience

HS diploma, or GED equivalent, is required. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Previous counter sales, HVAC, and customer service experience is desired. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must be able to use general office machines and multi-line telephone. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.