Box Truck Driver & Warehouse Technician

Box Truck Driver/ Warehouse Assistant

Long Island City, NY

 Total Fire Protection is expanding rapidly, presenting an exciting and challenging opportunity to bring your fresh ideas, polished expertise, and collaborative attitude to support our growth. As a Box Truck Driver/ Warehouse Assistant, you will be responsible for the pickup and delivery of material, assistance with fleet repairs and compliance, and supporting the warehouse, while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

At Total Fire Protection, our MISSION is simple, “Embracing Relationships, while keeping you safe, and delivering First Class Service.”  You won’t just be a team member at Total Fire Protection, but a valuable contributor.  Our diverse team members support one another as we work towards our common goal of bringing Fire and Life Safety to our Customers nationwide.  

Our Company culture has been built on the foundation of our CORE VALUES that define “Who We Are” and we hold each other accountable to these CORE VALUES. Our Five-Alarm Growth represents our commitment to embracing change, evolutionary action, continuous learning, constant improvement, and full engagement.  We place the priorities of our Team First and our team members back it up through Do What You Say! execution.   Total Fire Protection believes that Do the Right Thing! builds loyalty, trust, and respect because We Care about our team members, our customers, and our community.

Every team member brings their own expertise to Total Fire Protection and is encouraged to make their voice heard.  We offer a family-oriented culture of teamwork, and encourage continuous learning, a diverse atmosphere, and opportunities for career advancement.   

As a Box Truck Driver/ Warehouse Assistant, you will report to the Fleet & Warehouse Operations Manager and be responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Live Our Values!
• Understand Total Fire Protection’s strategy, business, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment.
• Loading and unloading of product into and from vehicles. 
• Deliver goods to our customers and other company locations.
• Ensure prompt, safe, and correct delivery of goods to the customer.
• Display consistent attention to safety in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Interact with customers, office and vendor personnel on work/job sites in a professional manner.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered products.
• Manage delivery, routes, and timing with supervisor/manager.
• Report any accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the vehicle or delivered products.
• Transport vehicles to service providers to ensure fleet is properly maintained.
• Receive and check incoming shipments against packing slips.
• Stock inventory in appropriate locations.
• Organize warehouse space.
• Read work orders to determine material, parts and supplies to be gathered and properly distributed.
• Assist with picking and packing of all material for technicians.
• Assist with inventory by conducting cycle counts.
• Assist in other warehousing or inventory activities as requested.
• Inspect fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with current Fire and Life Safety codes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Escalate any potential Safety or Quality concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Possess a valid Class C driver’s license with clean driving record that meets company requirements.
• 1 year of professional driving experience within last 3 years preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time depending on Fleet needs.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs for extended period and lift at least Fifty (50) lbs.
• Should possess good motor skills, time management skills, and be able to meet targets.
• Should have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read pick/load sheet.
• Able to work in a warehouse type environment.
• Experience in operating basic warehouse equipment a plus.
• Prior forklift experience/certification a plus.
• Punctuality, Responsibility and Positive Energy.

Think you have what it takes to be a Total Fire Protection team member? Apply to be a part of this dynamic organization!

Total Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Job Type: Full-time