Distribution Center Route Driver - Batteries Plus

General Function:

Perform deliveries of products and supplies to customers, and other local stores, transfer products from regional warehouse to stores, recycle items to transfer stations, and maintain necessary paperwork for company vehicles (non-CDL). The role will also perform warehouse work, such as inbound product receiving, order picking, and auditing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and deliver product, recycling, or supplies to customers or stores
• Follow the safety requirements of customers while delivering to their premises
• Conduct daily inspection of vehicle (report maintenance and deficiencies immediately)
• Load and unload truck with hand operated pallet jack
• Rotate and stock inventory
• Breakdown pallets, identify product, and accurately count product
• Use forklift to move and organize equipment
• Check in store orders and assist in the warehouse
• Follow all safety procedures and rules established in the facility. Wear proper PPE.
• Keep all work areas clean and free of hazards. Notify the supervisor of any safety hazards or damaged products
• Actively participate in all safety and other training programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must have a clean driving record for the past 3+ years
• Must be able to become forklift certified, if applicable.
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications
• Time management and organizational skills
• Operate with minimum oversight after given instructions
• Good Communication Skills both written and verbal
• Some computer skills may be required

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position are as follows. Reasonable accommodations, if necessary and/or as required by law, will be made available.

• This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk, hear and lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders, and use foot to operate a machine to lift more than 100 pounds
• The position requires use of manual and mechanical equipment as needed. Training/certification will be provided as needed.
• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will occasionally be exposed to sheltered weather conditions and unheated/non-air-conditioned spaces, fumes or airborne particles, and the limited risk of electrical shock.
• The level of noise in the working environment is moderate.
• Protective clothing and/or equipment used in this position includes goggles, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.
• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, geneticinformation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.