Warehouse Operative

Warehouse & Relief Driver

The Warehouse & Relief Driver plays a dual role in ensuring efficient warehouse operations and supporting local deliveries. This position is responsible for off-loading, put-away, picking, staging, and inventory management of equipment and parts, while also serving as a backup driver to deliver products to customer and company locations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and excellent customer service skills.

Position Responsibilities May Include:

• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load/unload and transfer materials
• Receive, stock, and organize inventory in designated locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts
• Complete will calls and prepare orders for delivery or customer pickup
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and safety through daily inspections and good housekeeping practices
• Assist customers and internal staff with product inquiries and order fulfillment
• Wear proper PPE and uniform during all shifts
• Follow standard operating procedures and company policies
• Serve as a backup driver for local deliveries as needed
• Safely load, secure, and deliver products to customer sites using company vehicles
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicles and forklifts
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Accurately complete delivery logs and related paperwork
• Provide courteous and professional service during deliveries
• Assist with front counter or branch operations when required

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Possesses a valid driver's license in the state of employment
• Has a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics
• Has a working knowledge of current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Has a minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years
• Placement as driver is contingent upon successful completion of DOT road test, pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, and background check
• DMV record cannot reflect an excess of 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years
• Valid driving license with excellent driving record
• Must pass DOT standards
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office including Outlook & Excel, Mincron and a scanner
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience
• Minimum 1 year of operating a DOT regulated vehicle, box truck preferred
• Current Valid Driver License
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse

Reports To: Manager, Transportation

Williams Distributing Co. and Shoemaker Inc., part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products like Kitchen and Bath, Hearth, and Garage Doors.