Warehouse Worker / Qualified Driver

At PACE Supply, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality products to our customers. As a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies, we value integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.  We are seeking a dedicated and reliable  Warehouse Worker / Qualified Driver to join the team at our Oakland , CA branch. We’re looking for a motivated, safety-conscious team player who takes pride in their work and is committed to helping us deliver outstanding service to our customers every day.  What You'll Do:

• Efficiently receive, store, and distribute plumbing products
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders while keeping inventory accurate and shelves stocked
• Safely make local deliveries to customers using a bobtail flatbed truck.
• Work closely with dispatch to ensure timely and smooth delivery schedules

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a valid California Class C driver's license with a clean driving record
• Obtain a medical examiners certificate
• Has prior warehouse and delivery experience (working with dispatch is a plus)
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and communicates well with customers
• Can comfortably lift heavy packages and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent

• Monday–Friday
  • 8:00 AM start time, must be available to work overtime as needed.

 

• →Safely operate company delivery vehicles in compliance with all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and vehicle weight restrictions.
• →Ensure delivery vehicles are loaded safely, securely, and accurately with the correct materials and products.
• →Verify order accuracy and product quality prior to departure.
• →Supervise and assist with the safe unloading and placement of materials at customer locations and job sites.
• →Accurately distribute building materials according to customer orders and site requirements.
• →Utilize scanning equipment and technology for pickups, deliveries, and inventory tracking.
• →Assist with warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, stocking, and material handling as assigned.

• Ensure on-time deliveries through effective route planning and time management.
• Communicate proactively with customers and dispatch regarding delivery status, delays, or schedule changes.
• Adapt to changing delivery schedules, routes, customer needs, and business demands.
• Operate specialized delivery equipment as required to meet customer and job site requirements.
• Provide responsive on-call support for urgent or after-hours deliveries when needed.

• Maintain clear, professional, and consistent communication with dispatch and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient coordination of deliveries.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer questions and concerns.
• Ensure all required paperwork accompanies deliveries and pickups.
• Obtain customer signatures and proof of delivery documentation, maintaining accurate delivery records.
• Represent the company in a professional manner while interacting with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

• Adhere to all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements while operating vehicles and performing deliveries.
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections using designated inspection forms.
• Report vehicle defects, maintenance issues, safety concerns, accidents, or incidents promptly to management.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Safely handle materials and equipment while loading, unloading, and stocking products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the vehicle, warehouse, and customer job sites.
• Ensure all vehicle equipment and safety devices are functioning properly and report any deficiencies immediately.

• Receive work orders from the supervisor and prioritize tasks based on scheduling needs.

• Pull orders from inventory manually or using a forklift, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Pack and label materials for delivery or customer pick-up, preparing necessary documentation such as bills of lading.

• Verify filled orders before delivery or pick-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Restock shelves and racks from overstock as needed to maintain proper inventory levels.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred. Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify. 
• Possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Able to pass DOT physical to obtain a medical examiners certificate.
• Can pass a background check and drug test.
• Previous warehouse experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
• 2 years of professional driving related experience and/or training
• Long hours of moving and heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.

• Basic knowledge and proper use of the English language, including reading, writing, and oral communications.

• Ability to put things in a proper sequence (e.g., by size, alphabetically, numerically) and to put like items together.
• Knowledge of driving laws and adherence to speed limits while driving a company vehicle.
• Knowledge of the procedure in the event of an accident in the warehouse or in company vehicle.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

 

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.