Delivery Driver and Warehouse Support

Position Summary:

The Overnight Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate is responsible for completing weekly interstate delivery routes for assigned locations. This role will be based at our Hammond, LA facility and consists primarily of overnight travel and long-distance deliveries. Additional warehouse responsibilities include receiving inventory, preparing outbound shipments, loading and unloading equipment, and supporting warehouse operations when not on the road.

Competencies:

Nimble Learning

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Instills Trust

Action Oriented

Courage

Persuaded

Decision Quality

Manages Conflict

Optimize Work Processes

Essential Responsibilities:

The following essential functions represent the primary work performed; however, other responsibilities could be expected that are not detailed here but fall within the scope of this role.

• Complete scheduled weekly interstate delivery routes, including regular overnight stays
• Safely transport products, equipment, and inventory using company vehicles.
• Receive inbound shipments and verify inventory when returning to Trafera facilities.
• Prepare, stage, load, and organize products and equipment for upcoming delivery routes.
• Assist with inventory organization, cycle counts, warehouse housekeeping, and general logistics support.
• Maintain DOT compliance, vehicle inspections, manifests, and delivery records.

Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in delivery driving and customer service
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders and customers
• Self-directed work style, able to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to use Hand trucks and other loading and unloading tools
• Must meet minimum age requirement of 21
• Must have an unexpired driver's license and maintain appropriate licensing, credentials, and clean driving record
• Must currently have DOT certification or must be able pass DOT certification after hire and annually thereafter
• Requires interstate traveling, including overnight lodging as necessary

Technology and Systems:

Knowledge of GPS and other navigational tools

Knowledge of ERP systems such as CSI

Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands:

Incumbents in this role will primarily perform their work as a driver driving a vehicle to transporting raw and finished goods between Trafera facilities and customer locations with additional exposure to both office and production warehouse environments with exposure to equipment such as forklifts and packaging machines, loud noise levels, vibrations, dust, fumes, bright lights and hot or cold temperatures. Additionally, the incumbent will be operating a motor vehicle and must adhere to all traffic laws and company safety protocols. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be expected to do any of the following, with or without accommodation:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle safely, adhering to all traffic laws and company safety protocols.
• Must have hand-eye and mind-eye coordination for safe vehicle operation.
• Use tools, machinery, equipment, or controls in a safe and effective manner
• Use computer keyboard, mobile device, desktop computer, laptop, calculator, telephone, copy machine and other tools or controls
• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement
• Review documents, monitors or displays with potentially small print
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, face shields, masks, gloves or other PPE if required
• Move on potentially uneven or slippery surfaces
• Respond to safety control noises or alarms such as emergency vehicles, traffic signal noises, fire alarm, forklifts horns, and machinery alerts
• Reach under, over, above or around in vehicle, equipment, machinery or other objects including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing to perform work
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and potentially heavier weights with the proper lifting equipment

Work Schedule:

This position is expected to average approximately 30 hours per week, including roughly 20 hours of driving and interstate travel and approximately 10 hours of warehouse support activities, depending on delivery volumes. Weekly overnight travel is a regular and essential function of this role.

Incumbents will work two 10-hour shifts in a typical workweek, anytime Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm with interstate travel and overnight lodging expected.

The typical workdays and hours for the organization vary depending on the role being performed with potential for extended hours, including weekends or holidays based on business needs.

This role is classified as part-time nonexempt (hourly) and incumbents will work less than 30 hours in a work week. Work is expected to be delivered within established deadlines and quality standards within specific time periods. This is typically within a 40-hour work week. Overtime (working more than 40 hours in a work week) may be worked when approved or could be required if requested by a manager.

This job description details the essential functions, requirements, work environment, physical, and mental demands of this position and should not be considered the only ones necessary for this position.

Trafera is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Additionally, Trafera seeks to provide an inclusive work environment that allows all people, including those with limiting conditions or disabilities, to make a meaningful contribution. As such, the organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless undue hardship and/or a significant risk to the health and/or safety of the individual or others would result. For questions about these commitments and policies, contact a member of the human resources team.