About the Role
Staging, loading, and delivering building materials for WM. B Morse Lumber Co. as a Delivery Driver/Material Handler.
Responsibilities
- Drive, deliver, and unload products to construction sites, which may have uneven terrain.
- Perform job site loading and unloading, primarily through manual hand unloading.
- Deliver products locally within the Rochester Area, as well as to Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.
- Conduct occasional out-of-state deliveries, which may include overnight stays.
- Pick up customer returns from job sites.
- Process delivery manifests and packing slips.
- Pick, pull, and stage products using an RF scanner.
- Follow specific work instructions and best practices for safe and accurate task completion.
- Communicate problems, concerns, and ideas to the Dispatcher and identify process improvements.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Assist in maintaining warehouse safety and conduct operations with a focus on safety.
- Participate in assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
- Select, put away, consolidate, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or by physically lifting products.
- Assist with various warehouse maintenance tasks, such as sweeping floors and storing equipment.
- Perform other assigned warehouse duties.
Requirements
- Must have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 4 years.
- Minimum of 2 years driving a 24-26 ft. box truck for deliveries.
- 1-2 years of warehouse experience.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to drive a 24-26 foot box truck for 8-10 hours a day.
- Ability to maintain a medical certificate card for the NYDMV.
- Ability to maintain a clean driving abstract.
- Physically demanding job requiring the ability to stand and sit for the duration of the shift.
- Ability to perform physical lifting up to 125 pounds frequently.
- Experience driving for a warehouse/distribution center is preferred.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and necessary equipment, such as a tape measure, ratchet straps, and saws.
- Advanced math and reading skills for job tasks and paperwork.
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-minded with a strong work ethic.
- Must display a positive, helpful demeanor and a commitment to customer service.
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent is preferred.
- Possess a clean New York State Driver’s License (Non-CDL).
Skills
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Quality Focus
- Communication Proficiency
- Time Management
- Results Orientation
- Decision Making
- Forklift Operation
- Basic Hand Tool Usage
- Customer Service
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional Overtime
- Occasional Saturdays
Experience Level
- Minimum 4 years holding a valid driver's license
- Minimum 2 years driving a 24-26 ft. box truck for deliveries
- 1-2 years of warehouse experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent preferred
About the Company
- Morse Sash and Door is a division of the Wm. B. Morse Lumber Company, established in Rochester, New York over 167 years ago.
- The Morse companies provide quality building materials to the construction trades.
- We treat our customers and employees fairly and honestly.
- We are a growing company offering opportunities for employee growth.
