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Alltex Staffing Personnel, Channelview, TX, United States


Driver

Channelview, Texas, United States
About the Job

Driver
Responsibilities:
I. Picks up and delivers parts and equipment to customers, satellite offices, technicians in the field, and vendors.
II. Check with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager and inventory Clerk before leaving to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups or deliveries.
III. Verifies that the invoice matches the purchase order for each pick-up.
IV. Charges time accordingly to the correct job for deliveries and pick-ups.
V. Requests recipient's signature on each delivery.
VI. This person handles basic maintenance of the truck, including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean, and ensuring that the required inspections are performed.
VII. Advise the Inventory and Purchasing Manager if delivery trucks need major repairs and maintenance.
VIII. When not driving, assist the Inventory Department:
Maintain positive control of inventory through fencing and securing access
Ensure that parts and materials are properly added to jobs and/or POs by the close of business or 0900 the next business day. This will ensure that all jobs have parts and materials added, assisting Service Managers in staying on track with their project budgets.
Order supplies and equipment as needed, ensuring:
Not to exceed minimum and maximum parameters
If lead time check to see if the supplier has shelf inventory to get items in sooner
Cost-effectiveness
Delivery time
Meet regulatory regulations as applicable, including material with a shelf life.
II. Work with the Inventory and Purchasing Manager to expand the vendor base to ensure cost-effectiveness and establish stocking agreements. Work with vendors to have safety stock on their shelves to reduce inventory overhead without order lag time.
IX. Ensure good communication regarding delivery times and backorder issues of requested items. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods arrive on time. In the event of problems, follow up on undelivered goods. Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
X. Receiving:
For all incoming orders, verify parts and PO matching, and check for damaged equipment
Notifies the Service Manager who requested the order in a timely manner to ensure efficient customer turnaround/delivery
XI. Shipping:
Packaging and setting up pick and deliveries as efficiently as possible
Ensure packing slips are included with shipments are accurate
XII. Inventory Control
Stocking all parts and maintaining an organized inventory cage
Maintains a clean and safe inventory area
Analyzes warehouse area for strategic configuration, organization, and growth
Completes a weekly cycle count to ensure inventory accuracy
XIII. Work normal hours of operation 0800-1630 and fall into a call-out rotation after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications:
A. Education (High School or General Education Degree (GED))
B. Practical Experience
TWIC Card
Valid Driver's License
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to safely pull trailers.
Ability to safely secure a load
Ability to get along well with others
Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Good communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Forklift certification is preferred but not required