Delivery driver/warehouse associate job description

Job DescriptionAre you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? Southern States Cooperative is a retail agriculture cooperative serving the agronomy, energy and farm supply needs of its members and customers across eight states in the Southeastern United States. At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we serve a wide range of farm inputs including: fertilizer, seed, livestock feed, pet food, animal health supplies, and petroleum products, as well as other items for the farm and home.

We are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!
How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:


Performs a variety of retail operations functions to ensure sales readiness and customer support at Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) service and cooperative locations. Job functions vary by location and generally include: receiving merchandise and maintaining warehouse inventory, stocking shelves and supporting merchandising efforts, maintaining showroom appearance, filling customer orders and providing loading assistance, and performing general facility maintenance. Effectively operates a forklift and other industrial equipment. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Maintain regular communication with store leadership to receive daily assignments and provide timely information regarding receiving and inventory supply, customer orders, showroom appearance, facility maintenance, safety, loss prevention, and other factors critical to daily operations.

Provide prompt and courteous customer support. Assist customers with filling orders, lifting and accessing products, and loading merchandise into vehicles. Verify invoices to ensure proper merchandise and quantities are loaded. Effectively secure loads.


What you need to succeed:

Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: Prefer previous experience in a warehouse handling inventory and operating industrial equipment including forklift, front-end loader, pallet jack, and/or skid loader. Customer-focused communication skills, familiarity with agricultural industry, and/or previous Southern States work experience a plus.

Some of the many benefits we offer:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Health Care Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance Paid Time Office Vacation Buy-Back Company Holidays Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program Legal Services Long Term Care Insurance Pet Insurance Employee Merchandise Discounts Wellness Program Volunteer Program Employee Referral Bonus Program
Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.

We currently have an opening in our San Jose, CA branch for a safe, dependable driver to add to our delivery team. In this role you will make customer deliveries and perform needed general warehouse duties. These would include but are not limited to: load/ unload delivery trucks and vendor shipments, product put-away, assisting the counter picking orders when needed, and all other general warehouse and driver duties as deemed necessary by management.
The ideal candidate will have:
*Driving experience as a commercial truck driver; minimum age 26
*Valid and Current California Class C license
*Good driving record -- must have no more than 2 DMV points in a 3 year period (current); no major violations; no bodily injury at fault accidents on driving record, and must be insurable under the company's current insurance policy
*Basic computer knowledge
*Ability to navigate via map books & GPS equipment
*General warehouse experience
*Strong customer service skills
*Ability to effectively read, speak and communicate in English
*Experience driving 16'-26' straight box truck preferred

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of delivery driver:
*Safe and appropriate driving of delivery truck
*Maintain truck safety and efficient operation of vehicle; report any damage to vehicle or customers property
*Provide exceptional customer service ensuring timely deliveries
*Efficient route planning and execution
*Verify correct product loaded for delivery
*Refuel vehicle
*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
*Other duties as assigned

Must be able to pass background and drug test, pre-employment physical
Company DescriptionWe have been a leading distributor of HVAC and solar products for over 35 years.CFM Equipment Distributors employs innovative, creative individuals that are motivated to succeed. We offer great benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), vacation and sick leave, and bonus incentive. We promote a friendly, cooperative, team environment. Do you want to be a part of a team that is always striving for excellence? Apply today!

CFM Equipment Distributors is an equal opportunity employer.

Since 1858, Hajoca has been blending the strengths and clout of a large company with freedom and opportunity for employees. The company will continue to grow and prosper because our fundamental business philosophy works: emphasis on entrepreneurial spirit, expert knowledge, strong incentives for our employees, and devotion to Hajoca's proven business principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability."

Are you outgoing and value customer service? Are you detail-oriented and safety conscious? Do you thrive on providing a positive customer experience?

If so, then All-Tex Pipe & Supply (a division of the Hajoca Corporation) would like you to join our dedicated team as a Driver. Our team has been servicing the community for years. We are a close-knit group that works together to provide the best service to both new and existing customers.
As a Driver with All-Tex your specific duties will include but are not limited to:
•Driving a Hajoca truck and operating it safely in compliance with Company rules and applicable laws and regulations
•Safely load and secure the truck prior to making deliveries
•Unload correct merchandise and place it where the receiving party dictates
•Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names, addresses, or needs discovered throughout the course of daily deliveries
•Inspect the truck and required parts to determine safe operating condition prior to delivery and inform supervisor of any mechanical problems.
•Assist team members in servicing customers

All interested applicants must possess:
•High school degree or equivalent
•Be 21 years or older
•Possess a proper and valid driver's license
•Possess a driving record that demonstrates good driving skills
•Know laws, rules, and regulations governing driving motor vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles subject to DOT regulations
•Pass a DOT physical examination prior to employment and every following two years for as long as you drive a company vehicle

Our ideal candidate will also:
•Have, or quickly develop, a comprehensive knowledge of product
•Have 2+ years' experience in a delivery or material handling environment
•Possess the drive to assist team members with other tasks as required
•Possess the ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment
•Possess basic computer literacy

The benefits of working with us:
Although Hajoca (All-Tex's parent company) is a large corporation , we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers, is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it was their own small business. We give you the tools you need to succeed, investing in your personal and professional growth through targeted training programs, and reward team success through our profit sharing opportunities and generous benefits package which includes:
•Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
•401 (k) and retirement cash account
•Life insurance
•Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
•Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.

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Pay Type Hourly Job Start Date Monday, October 10, 2022

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