Gemaire Distributors is hiring: Driver/Warehouse Associate in Escondido

Join Gemaire Distributors as a Driver/Warehouse Associate. The ultimate goal of this role is to procure, process, dispatch, and deliver/transport products to customers and vendors for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships.

Responsibilities:

• Daily loading and unloading of products.
• Assist with delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials to customers.
• Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise.
• Verify all items received to items ordered for accuracy.
• Pick and verify orders for customers and prepare orders for shipment as needed.
• Collect invoices with proper signatures and return to Sales Center Manager.
• Responsible for daily checklist of truck and forklift maintenance and reporting in/out times with merchandise returns.
• Appropriate use and maintenance of OF device.
• Assist with physical inventory and inventory control.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders and/or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or shipped.
• Provide excellent customer service to external customers.
• Ensure grounds and warehouse are kept neat, orderly, and safe for employees and customer traffic.
• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.
• Wear appropriate PPE.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 24 months of verifiable, current experience driving a 22’ minimum box truck, or stake bed truck.
• Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload logistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service.
• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• 6 months Warehouse experience including forklift operation preferred.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands: Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds - Frequent, Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds - Frequent, Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds - Frequent, Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds - Frequent, Pulling/Pushing, Carrying - Frequent, Reaching or working above shoulder - Frequent, Stooping - Constant, Kneeling - Constant, Repeated Bending - Constant, Climbing - Occasional, Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use - Occasional, Operating a motor vehicle - Frequent, Operating a commercial vehicle - Frequent, Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc. - Frequent, Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. - Occasional

Pay Range: $20-25/hr. commensurate with experience.