Warehouse Personnel
Spa Hearth & Home is seeking warehouse drivers for the delivery of patio furniture, spas, swim spas, pools, etc. Most warehouse drivers work a full-time schedule, though many work additional hours as well. Weekend and holiday hours are common and overtime in our busy season may be required.
Responsibilities:
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Load and Unload Cargo: Our warehouse workers load and unload any cargo and make sure that the delivery vehicle and any associated equipment remain clean, tidy, and in good working order. They follow safe lifting practices and help colleagues lift extremely heavy items to avoid injuries.
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Oversee Delivery Schedules: Warehouse drivers deliver a variety of items to various locations. Whether picking up items or delivering them, these drivers communicate regularly with service managers or customers to ensure they’re aware of the delivery time slot they’ve been assigned. If there are any hold-ups or traffic delays, they communicate these delays ahead of time.
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Report Incidents: If there are issues with a delivery or problems with the vehicle or equipment, warehouse drivers relay this information to senior staff. They report any road incidents to a dispatcher.
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Manage Paperwork: Warehouse drivers handle the paperwork associated with deliveries, from receipts to confirmation notices. They also keep a daily log of all deliveries.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Attention to detail – this job involves working with a number of items and customers, so warehouse drivers need good attention to detail to verify the correct items are delivered to the right place and that the correct paperwork is filled out.
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Time management – because warehouse drivers work strict schedules, they’re good at prioritizing tasks and managing their time so that all deliveries are completed on time
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Adherence to safety – warehouse drivers need to maintain safe working habits when lifting heavy items or equipment. They also adhere to road safety rules and regulations
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Communication skills – warehouse drivers work as part of a wider team and also communicate regularly with customers, so it’s important that they have good communication skills