Driver

Driver

Channelview, Texas, United States

About the Job

Driver

Responsibilities:

I. Picks up and delivers parts and equipment to customers, satellite offices, technicians in the field, and vendors.

II. Check with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager and inventory Clerk before leaving to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups or deliveries.

III. Verifies that the invoice matches the purchase order for each pick-up.

IV. Charges time accordingly to the correct job for deliveries and pick-ups.

V. Requests recipient's signature on each delivery.

VI. This person handles basic maintenance of the truck, including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean, and ensuring that the required inspections are performed.

VII. Advise the Inventory and Purchasing Manager if delivery trucks need major repairs and maintenance.

VIII. When not driving, assist the Inventory Department:

• Maintain positive control of inventory through fencing and securing access
• Ensure that parts and materials are properly added to jobs and/or POs by the close of business or 0900 the next business day. This will ensure that all jobs have parts and materials added, assisting Service Managers in staying on track with their project budgets.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed, ensuring:
• not to exceed minimum and maximum parameters
• if lead time check to see if the supplier has shelf inventory to get items in sooner
• cost-effectiveness
• delivery time
• Meet regulatory regulations as applicable, including material with a shelf life.
• II. Work with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager to expand the vendor base to ensure cost-effectiveness and establish stocking agreements. Work with vendors to have safety stock on their shelves to reduce inventory overhead without order lag time.
• IX. Ensure good communication regarding delivery times and backorder issues of requested items. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods arrive on time. In the event of problems, follow up on undelivered goods. Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• X. Receiving:
• for all incoming orders, verify parts and PO matching, and check for damaged equipment
• notifies the Service Manager who requested the order in a timely manner to ensure efficient customer turnaround/delivery
• XI. Shipping:
• packaging and setting up pick and deliveries as efficiently as possible
• ensure packing slips are included with shipments are accurate
• XII. Inventory Control
• stocking all parts and maintaining an organized inventory cage
• maintains a clean and safe inventory area
• analyzes warehouse area for strategic configuration, organization, and growth
• completes a weekly cycle count to ensure inventory accuracy
• XIII. Work normal hours of operation 0800-1630 and fall into a call-out rotation after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

A. Education (High School or General Education Degree (GED)

B. Practical Experience

• TWIC Card
• valid Driver's License
• minimum of 3-5 years' experience
• ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• ability to safely pull trailers.
• ability to safely secure a load
• ability to get along well with others
• ability to effectively build relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Forklift certification is preferred but not required