Warehouse Driver
Description
Driver
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Department: Warehouse Drivers
Job Status: Part - Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Shipping Manager
Work Schedule: Saturday - Sunday
Positions Supervised: NA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Warehouse Driver reports to the Shipping Manager or their designee. Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of products to warehouses and cruise ship locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Pompano, Key West, and West Palm Beach Counties, as well as ports including Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, and Port of Tampa. Drivers operate trucks with 53-foot trailers, utilizing routing software when needed, and may assist with loading and unloading shipments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate company vehicles to pick up and deliver merchandise or packages
- Load and unload vehicles, verifying items against shipping manifests
- Follow assigned routes to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Maintain clear communication with supervisors via phone or radio for delivery updates
- Obtain signatures and submit receipts for all deliveries; collect payments when required
- Inspect vehicles for proper maintenance (fuel, oil, water, brakes, tires, lights) and report mechanical issues
- Maintain accurate HOS (Hours of Service) and ELD records at all times
- Perform daily truck and trailer inspections.
- Cross-train in warehouse operations and assist as needed
- Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety policies
- Report delays, accidents, or other transportation issues immediately
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CDL class A driver’s license required
- Minimum 2 years of driving experience (tractor-trailer experience preferred)
- Ability to operate straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations
- Prior grocery store, consumer product, or customer service experience is a plus
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Able to work long hours and weekends during busy seasons
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Operate hand trucks and industrial power trucks safely
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices
- Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
- Maintain clean and safe vehicle operation
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)
Sit C(Constantly) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly)
Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel C (Constantly)
Bend C (Constantly)
41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (Sounds)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.