Delivery Driver and Warehouse Support
TraferaPosition Summary: The Overnight Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate is responsible for completing weekly interstate delivery routes for assigned locations. This role will be based at our Hammond, LA facility and consists primarily of overnight travel and long-distance deliveries. Additional warehouse responsibilities include receiving inventory, preparing outbound shipments, loading and unloading equipment, and supporting warehouse operations when not on the road. Competencies: Nimble Learning Collaborates Customer Focus Instills Trust Action Oriented Courage Persuaded Decision Quality Manages Conflict Optimize Work Processes Essential Responsibilities: The following essential functions represent the primary work performed; however, other responsibilities could be expected that are not detailed here but fall within the scope of this role. Complete scheduled weekly interstate delivery routes, including regular overnight stays Safely transport products, equipment, and inventory using company vehicles. Receive inbound shipments and verify inventory when returning to Trafera facilities. Prepare, stage, load, and organize products and equipment for upcoming delivery routes. Assist with inventory organization, cycle counts, warehouse housekeeping, and general logistics support. Maintain DOT compliance, vehicle inspections, manifests, and delivery records. Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent 1+ years of experience in delivery driving and customer service Demonstrated problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders and customers Self-directed work style, able to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines Ability to use Hand trucks and other loading and unloading tools Must meet minimum age requirement of 21 Must have an unexpired driver’s license and maintain appropriate licensing, credentials, and clean driving record Must currently have DOT certification or must be able pass DOT certification after hire and annually thereafter Requires interstate traveling, including overnight lodging as necessary Technology and Systems: Knowledge of GPS and other navigational tools Knowledge of ERP systems such as CSI Microsoft Office Suite Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands: Incumbents in this role will primarily perform their work as a driver driving a vehicle to transporting raw and finished goods between Trafera facilities and customer locations with additional exposure to both office and production warehouse environments with exposure to equipment such as forklifts and packaging machines, loud noise levels, vibrations, dust, fumes, bright lights and hot or cold temperatures. Additionally, the incumbent will be operating a motor vehicle and must adhere to all traffic laws and company safety protocols. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be expected to do any of the following, with or without accommodation: Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle safely, adhering to all traffic laws and company safety protocols. Must have hand-eye and mind-eye coordination for safe vehicle operation. Use tools, machinery, equipment, or controls in a safe and effective manner Use computer keyboard, mobile device, desktop computer, laptop, calculator, telephone, copy machine and other tools or controls Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement Review documents, monitors or displays with potentially small print Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, face shields, masks, gloves or other PPE if required Move on potentially uneven or slippery surfaces Respond to safety control noises or alarms such as emergency vehicles, traffic signal noises, fire alarm, forklifts horns, and machinery alerts Reach under, over, above or around in vehicle, equipment, machinery or other objects including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching…