Role, Function & Organization
The Logistics Driver and Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of materials from the warehouse location to job sites. This position also assists with coordinating delivery routes, communicating with the warehouse manager and receiving party, loading and securing materials to delivery vehicles and maintaining delivery vehicles and equipment as needed. This position is critical to achieving on-time delivery while driving operational efficiency and providing a positive image of the Prefabrication Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Outbound Shipping Management:
- 5-7 years of loading a trailer and delivering oversized construction materials to the jobsites.
- 5 years of assisting in scheduling outbound shipments in accordance with Jobsite needs to ensure on-time delivery
- Assisting Jobsite crews with safely unloading materials using site equipment.
- Communicate shipping date changes to the customer as needed.
- Develop and maintain staging procedures for outbound materials.
- 3-4 years operate Forklifts, Lull-Forklift's and other equipment to safely load and unload materials.
Warehouse & Material Flow Operations:
- Assist in managing receiving, storage, material handling, and delivery processes.
- Ensure proper labeling, organization, and storage of inventory to support efficient retrieval and minimize handling.
- Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
- Follow up on product release delays and provide updates to customers and Production.
- Assist in developing and implementing materials management strategies aligned with production schedules and customer commitments.
- Track and report key logistics metrics.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence:
- Identify and implement process improvements across logistics operations.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Assist in developing and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:
- Safely load and rig shipments to delivery vehicles for safe handling.
- Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
- Execute skill in observing the habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
- Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
- Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
- Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Relevant experience
- South Carolina Drivers License required
- Clean driving background
Experience, Skill and Abilities
- Ability to drive large vehicles and operate machinery to be able to load and unload materials
- Ability to use a Forklift and a Lull-Forklift
- Ability to pull trailers of all sizes.
- Loading and Rigging large materials
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity - - both are non-negotiable
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication capabilities.
- Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and process optimization.
Physical Requirements
Travel to various work sites across the state of South Carolina (multiple hour trips), exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise, and the need to stand and walk. Need to be able to lift 50lbs. Bending, standing, sitting.
CarolinaPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Additional Details :
CarolinaPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At CarolinaPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They're the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we've grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.
Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we're living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.
