Part-Time Delivery Driver & Warehouse Associate

Description

  Company Overview:
 Plimpton & Hills Corporation is an established distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial products, serving local contractors and customers for many years. We operate multiple branch locations across the region and are known for reliable service, quality products, and a team-focused work environment  Position Purpose:
 This position is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of customer orders while supporting warehouse operations during daytime hours. The role supports efficient branch operations and helps maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.  This is a part-time, daytime position based at our Torrington, CT branch, located at 790 Main Street. The scheduled hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Essential Functions:Delivery & Driving Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide variety of items to customers on local routes
• Follow assigned routes and time schedules
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and safely operate a delivery vehicle
• Spend the majority of work hours seated while driving
• Complete required delivery logs and reports
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Interact with customers on a daily basis in a professional manner

Warehouse & Order Handling

• Separate transfers and load them onto respective trucks
• Determine appropriate shipping methods according to company policy
• Locate transfers to complete orders and place them on corresponding trucks
• Ensure products and orders are placed on the correct trucks for delivery
• Receive inbound shipments and verify product accuracy against packing slips
• Inspect deliveries to ensure products are not damaged
• Process returns or replacements for unsatisfactory shipments
• Label deliveries and allocate products to designated storage locations
• Put product away into correct locations using a barcode reader

Equipment & Physical Requirements

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed
• Ability to lift and move product during deliveries and warehouse operations, with equipment assistance
• Work in a variety of weather and traffic conditions

General Responsibilities

• Use basic computer and math skills to determine locations and quantities
• Read and interpret packing slips, computer screens, and barcode readers
• Manage time effectively to complete daily workload
• Practice teamwork to best service internal and external customers
• Assist warehouse personnel as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment
• Remain current on safety practices and standards
• Perform other duties as required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Requirements

 Experience, Education & Skills:

• Warehouse experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license (Non-CDL) and DOT medical card required
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Experience using forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode readers, and related equipment preferred
• Basic ability to use computers and standard warehouse systems
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.