Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Durham, NC 27703 Full-time New England Lab 6 reviews Full-time About New England Lab For over 30 years, New England Lab, a full-service specialty sub-contractor, providing laboratory furniture systems to some of the leading universities, biotech, government, industrial, and medical research facilities in the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Across every project, we are committed to delivering a high level of customer service and position ourselves as the preferred laboratory furniture vendor. Role As a Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver you will be responsible for shipping, receiving and daily deliveries of laboratory furniture products to customers in the Carolina's region. Responsible for marking, tracking, and communicating incoming ang outgoing goods while maintaining an organized warehouse facility. As you represent New England Lab we expect you to be professional, courteous, and have a positive problem-solving attitude. This is a full-time, hourly position and the typical hours are 7am - 4pm. They are dependent on work load and scheduling as communicated by the Field Operations Coordinator. This position requires early start times to meet delivery schedule and includes active construction sites and city deliveries. Duties & Responsibilities Store items in an orderly manner in warehouse Examine and inspect materials for damage or defects upon arrival Verify the contents of deliveries against bill of lading and packing slips. Check and note all damages or missing items on bill of lading Schedule, plan and communicate deliveries and shipments with the Project Management and Installation team Read and prepare work orders, packing slips and other paperwork as necessary Maintain tracking for incoming and outgoing material and warehouse inventory Load/Unload material at job sites within the Carolina region Perform routine safety inspection of vehicle and equipment Inventory and maintain an adequate supply of installation material and product in our warehouse Assist North Carolina office with office supplies and materials as needed Provide outstanding customer service to clients, project managers, and other subcontractors on the job Assist/conduct inside deliveries or installations as required Move product and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles and containers by hand or utilizing fork trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to safely handle, load and unload material Assembly, palletizing, crating of product as needed Locate, organize, QC, assemble and package material for deliveries or shipments Skills & Competencies Experience driving 18-26' box trucks Safe, clean driving record (Employment contingent on clean Background Check and Driving Record). Must be able to obtain DOT medical card Experience operating a fork truck in a warehouse setting or fork truck certification Experience with early starts to your work day Experience delivering in downtown city environments and active construction sites Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions Must be able to bend, lift, and carry 50+ pounds using proper lifting techniques Able to provide the highest level customer service Dependable Able to effectively manage and prioritize information, schedules and people Basic computer skills required (MS Word & Excel) Fork lift certification a plus, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus. Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This position requires the ability to lift products, packages, and equipment weighing up to and exceeding 50 pounds, using proper OSHA lifting techniques. Candidates must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and travel daily as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer; applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Community Our team is devoted to creating laboratories that meet the needs of the scientific community. Great leadership and talented team members are the heart and soul of our thriving environment. Guided by our core values, we act with integrity by always doing the right thing, strive to exceed expectations, collaborate to foster shared success, honor our commitments, and pursue purposeful and continuous improvement through growth, training, and mentorship. Benefits We offer growth opportunities for motivated professionals and a great compensation package including, dental insurance, medical insurance, pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care, 401K employer match, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.