Driver Warehouse Associate

About Us
Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200+ locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE: WSO).
At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
People are the core of our business -- those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect -- for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.
Job Description
Baker Distributing is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for the role of a Driver Warehouse Associate at our esteemed HVAC supply distributorship. In this position, the Driver Warehouse Associate will play an integral role in serving our customers, vendors, and other Sales Center locations by safely and efficiently delivering HVAC freight and materials on a daily basis. With an extensive portfolio of multiple brands of equipment, parts, and supplies, the Driver Warehouse Associate’s responsibility is not confined to transportation. When not on delivery, they will contribute to the operation of our warehouse, ensuring its efficient running and maintenance.
And here is what you will need to be successful:
Job Summary
"The Driver serves as the representative of Baker Distributing, crucial to both our operations and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be tasked with the safe and efficient delivery of products to our esteemed customers, all while upholding exceptional customer service and professionalism.”
The Driver Warehouse Associate role involves daily delivering and transporting HVAC goods and materials from our established wholesale HVAC distributorships to customers, vendors, or other Sales Center locations. This role also includes maintaining and operating the warehouse in between deliveries.
Essential Duties/Accountabilities

• Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.

• Daily loading and unloading of products in truck for delivery to customers and/or other Sales Centers.

• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.

• Assist in the Warehouse with inventory counts, picking and verifying orders.

• Responsible for daily checklist of truck maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 1-year truck driving experience.

• Box Truck delivery experience

• Must possess a clean driving record with no restrictions, suspensions, or DUI convictions in the past 3 years.

• Must have a current DOT Physical card prior to employment.

• Must be able to pass DOT physical examination requirements.

• CDL license is highly desirable.

• Warehouse experience, including driving a forklift/appliance lift, is a plus.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.

• Must possess the attitude of wanting to learn and grow with the Company.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups.

• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data

• Strong and creative problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements

• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

Licensing and Certifications

• Valid driver license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• The employee frequently is required to stand sit or walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.

• Must be able to utilize heavy machinery.