Delivery Driver/ Distribution Center Specialist (FIRST SHIFT)

Looking to join a purpose-driven, operationally focused, and growing team making a positive impact in the world? Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the Delivery Driver / Distribution Center Specialist provides excellent customer service by making prompt and courteous deliveries of customer orders and performing general warehouse duties. This role plays an instrumental part in bringing clean, affordable, and modern energy to the world. 

 Helps make Solar Engine a positive impact by: 

• Safely delivering merchandise in perfect condition to our customer’s location, providing friendly, courteous, and efficient customer service. 

• Inspecting delivery vehicles and ensures the safety and security of the entire delivery process including loading and unloading of merchandise. 

• Picking, packing and loading orders for delivery 

• Contacting customers to confirm delivery details via phone, email, and text. 

• Maintaining accurate delivery logs and records, follows all company safety and accident procedures. 

• Maintaining an accurate inventory to ensure expedient movement of merchandise. 

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and maintenance within the working environment including all equipment and tools. 

• Inspecting products upon receipt, following all policies and guidelines. 

• Greeting clients and answering phones in a prompt, professional and polite manner. 

• Obtaining and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of our products. 

• Keeping vehicle(s) fueled in accordance to management instructions and business needs and notifies management of needed repairs. 

• Following all safety rules and applicable laws. 

• Supporting with all other duties as assigned by manager 

Required Skills/Proficiencies:   

• A valid state-issued driver’s license is required. 

• Submit to the following prior to employment: 

Pre-employment drug screening 

Physical screening and obtain a DOT Medical Card 

Background check 

Motor vehicle record check 

• Must obtain Hazmat certification within 3 months of hire 

• 1-3 years of successful recent work experience as a commercial delivery driver, in a warehouse environment. 

• Good communication skills and can read invoices, use computer terminals to look up information. 

• Use a hand truck, understand assemblies, and correctly operate small power tools. 

• Obtaining forklift certification is required at some of our facilities. 

• Driver must be 21 years or older. 

• This position will be subject to random and post-accident drug screening. 

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Must be detail-oriented, be able to interact with cross-functional teams, be organized, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks 

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn 

• Commitment to excellence and high standards. 

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; able to manage priorities and workflow. 

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. 

• Act as a flexible and innovative team player. 

Physical Demands: The Delivery Driver/Distribution Center Specialist must have the ability 

• To perform manual labor, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying, and moving heavy equipment and supplies 

• To sit for prolonged periods, sometimes for two hours or more when working on the computer 

• To drive for prolonged periods of time 

Mental Demands: The Delivery Driver/ Distribution Center Specialist must have the ability 

• To exercise strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 

• To manage conflicting and simultaneous priorities and workflow. 

• To interact with customers while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. 

• To work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. 

• To understand and follow written and verbal instructions 

• To practice sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions. 

• To respond courteously and promptly to upper management demands or inquiries. 

• To be comfortable and at ease when speaking to vendors, and other employees of the Company with whom communication and coordination is essential. 

SHIFT:  1st shift

Salary:  $25.00/hour; after 6 months salary $25.50/hour