Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver

Hajoca, 2714 John Deere Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately‑held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is built on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. We attribute our success to a unique business philosophy and talented people. Although Hajoca is a large company, each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run as a small business by a Profit Center Manager. A typical PC includes a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace. Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver – Knoxville, TN We’re looking for a Warehouse Teammate/Driver who thrives on providing excellent customer experience and is safety and service‑oriented. About the Warehouse Role You will: Count, verify, and receive incoming vendor shipments and customer return material. Stock and maintain the warehouse; pick, document, and pack customer orders in accordance with company policy and procedure. Act with a high attention to detail to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Handle all shipping discrepancies per procedures or forward appropriate paperwork to a designated employee. Identify nonstock, special‑order material, and damaged material and store in proper warehouse locations. Complete necessary documentation for customer shipments delivered via third‑party carrier. Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely. Inform immediate supervisor of stock depletions, count discrepancies, or damaged/defective/nonsaleable merchandise that could impact customer service levels. Ensure security and controls are in place and upheld to protect Profit Center assets. Maintain warehouse cleanliness, order, and safety; remove empty cartons, metal bands, pallets, and other debris. Assist co‑workers in servicing customers. Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management. About the Driver Role You will: Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations; destinations include job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, facilities of other wholesalers, or other locations as directed by management. Load the truck at the Profit Center with Hajoca merchandise to be delivered; secure the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck; ensure necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available. Understand the shipping documents that are associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination. Review shipping documentation and ensure order accuracy. Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it; obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure. Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash‑sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer. Work with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately. Load the truck at other locations with merchandise, including merchandise picked up at vendor locations, returned by customers, and purchased from other wholesalers. Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries. Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Hajoca location; keep truck clean of debris in cab and body. Advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck; at the end of the workday, complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found. At the end of the workday, remove keys from the truck and store keys in the approved location. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management. About You Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs.; as a non‑CDL driver, you must be at least 21 years old, possess a proper and valid driver’s license, and have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy. Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed. Have at least 1 year of warehouse receiving and material handling experience. Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center is preferred. Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess outstanding customer service and communication skills. Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center. Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co‑workers. Know of, be able to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment. Be able to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center. Be able to learn and operate the computer‑related systems used for warehouse operations. Read, write, speak, and understand English. Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The Benefits of Working with Us Our culture is well‑suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit‑Sharing Program that provides each team member with a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers: Full‑time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week): Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage Life insurance and Long Term Disability Pre‑tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law) Paid pregnancy and parental leave Paid day of community service Full‑time and part‑time benefits: 401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth Company wellness program Employee discounts College tuition benefits *Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program. EEOC Statement Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state, or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability. Background Screening Statement We are a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre‑employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state, and local laws. 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