Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Light Truck Driver/Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving a light truck and for managing incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the shipping and receiving processes.
Responsibilities:
- Drive a light truck (capacity less than 26,001 GVW) primarily to pick up or deliver supplies/products between main plant and warehouses
- Must obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Inspect equipment daily and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition
- Load and unload shipments from vehicles using proper equipment such as pallet jacks and fork lifts
- Conduct order picking, packing, shipping, and receiving tasks accurately and efficiently
- Perform basic math calculations to verify quantities and measurements
Qualifications:
- Previous experience driving a light truck is required; shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience is preferred
- Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions
- Knowledge of order picking processes and procedures
- Experience with e-commerce order fulfillment is beneficial
- Proficiency in handling packages of various sizes and weights
- Competency in operating pallet jacks and fork lifts
- Strong basic math skills for inventory counts and verification
- Capability to load and unload shipments safely and efficiently
- High school diploma or GED required
- Proficiency in English required; Spanish is a plus
- Must wear work boots
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- New Haven, CT 06512 (Required)
Work Location: In person