We are looking for a Warehouse Associate/Branch Driver I to join our Platt team in Kent, WA !
Summary:
The Warehouse Associate/Truck Driver I is responsible for efficiently and accurately filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Responsible for all warehouse transactions, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the branch warehouse environment and equipment. This role will have no more than 50% of it's time delivering products to/from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required). Responsible for ensuring that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner and materials are correct and free of damage.
What You'll Do:
- Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns
- Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses and verify the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list
- Keep incoming orders stocked on shelves orderly and in designated area and report freight damage claims
- Prepare branch orders from the warehouse and ensure that the correct number and type of product is being shipped
- Process paperwork regarding shipments including but not limited to verifying that the merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying the correct postage tape and label, following customer shipping instructions, and insuring the shipment when necessary
- Operate machinery including forklift, reach truck, and wire cutting machine when required
- Load common carrier and company vehicles
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment
- Perform inventory counts and reconcile any discrepancies
- Assist with other warehouse or branch duties as needed
- Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; responsible for completing a daily inspection report
- Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needed
- Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations
- Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material) and that material is free of damage before departure
- May assist in preparing orders for delivery
- Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch/warehouse manifest
- Pick up material returns from customers; responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verify quantities and catalog numbers
- Pick up material from company suppliers
- Participate in the training of entry level Truck Drivers and provide mentorship and coaching
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.