POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse / Backup Delivery Driver is responsible for accurately selecting, organizing, palletizing, and staging customer orders for shipment. This position requires operating manual and electric pallet jacks, retrieving products from warehouse racking, building stable and properly organized pallets, and delivering completed orders to the appropriate loading dock in a safe and efficient manner.
A key responsibility of this position is maintaining the overall cleanliness, organization, and general upkeep of the entire warehouse facility. Employees are expected to take pride in their work environment and ensure that all warehouse areas remain clean, orderly, and safe throughout the workday.
The position involves working in multiple warehouse environments, including dry storage, refrigerated coolers, and freezers, where temperatures and humidity levels may vary.
The regular work schedule begins at 6:00 AM and continues until the assigned workload is completed, ensuring all orders are accurately selected and ready for loading.
This position also provides training and opportunity for career advancement into a full-time delivery driver position for individuals who demonstrate strong work performance, reliability, safe driving habits, and the ability to meet company requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse Operations & Order Selection
• Accurately select customer orders from warehouse inventory in dry, cooler, and freezer environments.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, and item codes to ensure order accuracy.
• Properly stack and organize products on pallets according to warehouse procedures, including placing heavier products on the bottom, lighter products on top, and keeping product labels visible.
• Safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Transport and stage completed pallets at designated loading dock locations.
• Shrink-wrap and secure pallets for safe transportation.
• Assist warehouse and loading personnel as needed to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Warehouse Cleanliness & General Upkeep
• Take an active role in maintaining the overall cleanliness, organization, and general upkeep of the entire warehouse facility.
• Keep warehouse aisles, workstations, storage areas, and loading docks clean, clear, and free of debris and obstructions.
• Maintain cleanliness in dry storage, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Regularly sweep, mop, and clean floors and address spills immediately to prevent safety hazards.
• Properly dispose of trash, cardboard, plastic wrap, and other warehouse waste.
• Keep breakrooms, kitchen areas, restrooms, and common employee areas clean and orderly.
• Ensure pallets, equipment, and warehouse supplies are stored in their designated locations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout the day, not just at the end of the shift.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, sanitation concerns, or potential safety hazards to management.
Equipment & Delivery Responsibilities
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts (if authorized), and required personal protective equipment.
• Perform required pre-use and post-use equipment inspections and report any damage, defects, or safety concerns.
• Assist with operating company trucks, moving vehicles in and out of loading docks, and making customer deliveries when needed and properly authorized.
• Serve as a backup delivery driver when needed, assisting with local deliveries and other transportation duties.
• Follow all company driving procedures and applicable traffic and safety regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow warehouse picking instructions.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to complete daily warehouse operations.
• Must successfully pass applicable pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous warehouse, order selecting, foodservice distribution, or material-handling experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Previous experience operating delivery vehicles.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY
This position offers an opportunity for advancement within Continental E&J Foodservice. Employees who demonstrate dependability, strong work performance, attention to detail, safe operating practices, and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time company delivery driver position.
Advancement opportunities will be based on company needs, individual performance, driving qualifications, and management approval.
TO APPLY
Please apply in person at Continental E&J Foodservice Inc.
4744 Old Cliffs Road
San Diego, CA 92120
Office Hours - Monday -Friday 8am-3pm
