Warehouse Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Driver

Be part of a 100+ year legacy built on excellence and powered by people who feel like family.

At Carisam‑Samuel Meisel, we invest in your success with meaningful career opportunities and a competitive benefits package designed to support you every step of the way.

Department: Warehouse Drivers                                    
Job Status:  Part - Time

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt                                            

Reports To:  Shipping Manager

Work Schedule : Saturday - Sunday  
Positions Supervised: NA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Driver reports to the Shipping Manager or their designee. Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of products to warehouses and cruise ship locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Pompano, Key West, and West Palm Beach Counties, as well as ports including Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, and Port of Tampa. Drivers operate trucks with 53-foot trailers, utilizing routing software when needed, and may assist with loading and unloading shipments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate company vehicles to pick up and deliver merchandise or packages
• Load and unload vehicles, verifying items against shipping manifests
• Follow assigned routes to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors via phone or radio for delivery updates
• Obtain signatures and submit receipts for all deliveries; collect payments when required
• Inspect vehicles for proper maintenance (fuel, oil, water, brakes, tires, lights) and report mechanical issues
• Maintain accurate HOS (Hours of Service) and ELD records at all times
• Perform daily truck and trailer inspections. 
• Cross-train in warehouse operations and assist as needed
• Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety policies
• Report delays, accidents, or other transportation issues immediately

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL class A  driver’s license required
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience (tractor-trailer experience preferred)
• Ability to operate straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations
• Prior grocery store, consumer product, or customer service experience is a plus
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Able to work long hours and weekends during busy seasons

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Operate hand trucks and industrial power trucks safely
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Maintain clean and safe vehicle operation

COMPUTER SKILLS: 

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)

Sit C(Constantly) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel C (Constantly)

Bend C (Constantly)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Sounds)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.