Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation is one of the countrys largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of "Service Integrity, Reliability," and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths: a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people who give us our advantage and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and sometimes a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach honoring whats special about each local marketplace.

All-Tex Pipe & Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver at their Austin, TX location. Do you thrive on providing an excellent customer experience? Are you safety and service-oriented? Do you possess the attention to detail necessary to ensure the accurate fulfillment of customer orders? If so, wed like you to join our Warehouse team as a Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver.

About the Warehouse Role

You will be responsible for:

• Counting, verifying, and receiving incoming vendor shipments and customer return material.
• Stocking and maintaining the warehouse.
• Picking, documenting, and packing customer orders in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Acting with a high attention to detail to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Handling all shipping discrepancies per procedures or forwarding appropriate paperwork to designated employees to handle.
• Identifying non-stock special-order material and damaged material and storing in proper warehouse locations.
• Completing necessary documentation for customer shipments delivered via third-party carrier.
• Loading and unloading trucks, operating warehouse forklift, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Informing immediate supervisors of stock depletions, count discrepancies, or damaged/defective non-saleable merchandise that could impact customer service levels.
• Ensuring security and controls are in place and upheld to protect Profit Center assets.
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness, order, and safety. Removing empty cartons, metal bands, pallets, and other debris. Informing immediate supervisors of safety issues.
• Assisting co-workers in servicing customers.
• Performing all job functions in accordance with the Companys Safety Standards.
• Successfully completing required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and other management as required.

About the Driver Role

You will operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations. Destinations include job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, facilities of other wholesalers, or other locations as directed by management.

• Loading the truck at the Profit Center with Hajoca merchandise to be delivered.
• Securing the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck.
• Ensuring that the necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available.
• Understanding the shipping documents associated with the merchandise for each delivery and having accurate directions to each delivery destination.
• Reviewing shipping documentation and ensuring order accuracy.
• Unloading correct merchandise from the truck and placing it where the receiving party wants it.
• Obtaining legible signatures for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure.
• Collecting and securing outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer.
• Working with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Loading the truck at other locations with merchandise, including merchandise picked up at vendor locations, returned by customers, and purchased from other wholesalers.
• Providing sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries.
• Inspecting the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure from the Hajoca location.
• Keeping the truck clean of debris in the cab and body.
• Advising management of any mechanical problems with the truck.
• At the end of the workday, completing the Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more, if a defect or deficiency is found.
• At the end of the workday, removing keys from the truck and storing keys in the approved location.
• Successfully completing required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and other management as required.

About You

We are looking for a Warehouse Teammate/Delivery Driver who can:

• Drive for company business.
• As a company business driver, you must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a proper and valid drivers license.
• Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.
• Our ideal candidate will also possess:
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Knowledge and ability to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.
• Ability to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits of Working with Us

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success of their efforts. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer:

• A Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis.
• Full-time benefits for team members working 30 or more hours per week, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Accident, hospital, indemnity, and critical care coverage.
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave.
• Paid day of community service.
• A 401(k) Retirement Cash Account with company contributions.
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth.
• A Company wellness program.
• Employee discounts.
• College tuition benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening

We are a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state, and local laws.