Irby is one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 900 employees across more than 60 branches throughout the United States in 25 states. Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations, including cities such as: Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Minneapolis and Oklahoma City.
Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.
This position entails driving a truck or automobile over various routes to deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties. This individual will also perform warehouse tasks in an Irby facility, including shipping, receiving, and pulling orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Makes deliveries to customer job sites or sites of business while adhering to all safety procedures.
- Loads and unloads materials, make deliveries, and return undelivered material to the warehouse.
- Checks quantities of goods received and obtain proper signatures for deliveries.
- Makes deliveries of merchandise to customers, other Irby branch locations and/or to final destination. Projects a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
- Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Be responsible for general care and maintenance of the vehicle assigned to driver.
- Checks items assembled to make certain the proper items are being delivered as per the sales ticket.
- Knowledge of electrical goods is important and the truck driver is expected to acquire this knowledge for positive identification of delivered items.
- Observes all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck. Maintains a good driving record and be properly licensed as a commercial driver.
- Understands and abides by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for Interstate drivers where applicable. Maintains driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
- Keeps accurate records and submits expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
- Have a good working knowledge of the delivery area served.
- Schedules all necessary deliveries and pick-ups of materials and packages for company using the most efficient and effective means.
- Ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site by performing the following duties.
- Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
- If the merchandise listed on the Sales Ticket is not in stock, check with the writer of the ticket before backordering. Also, check the Special Order area to see if we are holding item for a specific customer.
- Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Rechecks orders that someone else has assembled as an additional service to our customer.
- Packages merchandise for shipment by common carrier. Appropriate packaging will depend upon the merchandise involved.
- Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Unloads incoming vehicles and prepare necessary receiving documents after carefully counting the merchandise. Handles freight claims as required.
- Attaches identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Basic computer skills to be able to navigate within Irby Inventory Operating Systems.
- Knowledge of branch product lines.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
- Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing personnel and work activities.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN
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