Warehouse Associate

Position Summary Canaan Distributors Corporation is seeking a dependable and hardworking Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver to join our team. This position combines daily warehouse responsibilities with local deliveries using company vans and delivery trucks up to 24 feet in length. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse and delivery-driving experience, be comfortable operating vehicles of various sizesincluding delivery trucks up to 24 feetand enjoy working as part of a small, cooperative team. Our warehouse team consists of approximately eight employees who work together to receive, organize, prepare and deliver customer orders. Pay Rate: $25 - $28 per hour DOE Primary Re5sponsibilities - Safely operate company vans and delivery trucks up to 24 feet in length - Make local deliveries to customers and job sites - Load and unload delivery vehicles accurately and safely - Verify materials against delivery paperwork before leaving the warehouse - Obtain signatures and properly document completed deliveries - Receive incoming shipments and check merchandise for accuracy, quantity and condition - Report shortages, overages or damaged materials - Organize and put away received inventory in the correct warehouse locations - Pick, pack and prepare customer sales orders for pickup or delivery - Maintain accurate paperwork for incoming and outgoing materials - Assist customers and coworkers with loading and unloading materials - Keep the warehouse, loading areas and delivery vehicles clean, organized and safe - Work cooperatively with the warehouse team to complete daily assignments - Follow all company safety procedures and traffic regulations - Perform other warehouse and delivery duties as needed Qualifications - Previous experience driving commercial vans, box trucks or delivery trucks up to 24 feet is required - Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving or delivery experience is preferred - Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record - Ability to satisfy the companys vehicle-insurance requirements - Ability to safely load, unload, lift and move materials throughout the workday - Forklift or material-handling experience is helpful - Ability to read delivery paperwork and accurately match products and quantities - Dependable, punctual and able to report to work by 7:00 a.m. - Strong attention to detail - Good communication and customer-service skills - Ability to work independently while also contributing to a small team - Familiarity with Stamford, Fairfield County and the surrounding delivery area is helpful Work Environment This is an active, hands-on position involving warehouse work, loading and unloading, frequent movement and driving to customer locations and job sites. The employee may work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. About Canaan Distributors Corporation Canaan Distributors Corporation is a Stamford-based distributor of doors, door hardware and related building materials. We serve residential and commercial customers throughout Fairfield County and the surrounding region. Canaan Distributors Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment may be contingent upon verification of driving history and any other job-related pre-employment requirements.