Warehouse / Delivery Driver
30 days ago
Linthicum Heights
Job Description Position Summary As a Warehouse / Delivery Driver at Valley Lighting, you will be a key part of our logistics and operations team. You will ensure that lighting, shading, and control system products are picked, packed, loaded, and delivered to job sites accurately and on time. You will also help maintain our warehouse environment and uphold the high service standards Valley Lighting is known for. Key Responsibilities • Safely operate company delivery vehicles and make deliveries to construction sites, commercial properties, and partner locations., • Load, unload, and secure inventory items — including lighting fixtures, shading systems, control devices — using proper equipment and lifting techniques., • Verify order accuracy before departure: confirm item counts, packaging condition, delivery address, and required job-site details., • Coordinate with warehouse staff to pick and stage orders for delivery; assist with stocking, inventory organization, and warehouse cleanliness., • Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report any maintenance or mechanical issues promptly., • Provide professional and courteous customer service on-site: represent Valley Lighting’s brand, assist with where-to-place items or how to unload, and communicate any issues or delays., • Assess delivery sites for safe access, unloading zones, and coordinate with contractors or site personnel accordingly., • Follow all company safety policies, DOT/regulatory requirements, and best practices for warehouse operations., • Assist with occasional warehouse tasks such as labeling, packaging, assembly of small items, or supporting large shipments as needed., • Valid driver’s license; a clean driving record., • Ability to pass a drug test and DOT physicals., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Familiarity with 26-foot box trucks preferred., • Previous experience in driving deliveries, warehouse operations, or logistics preferred (especially in the construction, commercial lighting, or building-materials environment)., • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to [50-75] lbs. (or more, depending on product size) throughout the shift., • Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deliveries in a day and adapt to site changes or schedule shifts., • Basic familiarity with warehouse inventory systems, forklifts/pallet jacks, and safe material-handling procedures is a plus., • Excellent communication and customer-service skills — you’ll be interacting with contractors, site personnel, and our internal team., • Dependable, punctual, flexible (able to work occasionally early mornings, late afternoons, or overtime as project demands dictate)., • Competitive pay and delivery/driver allowances (if applicable)., • Health, dental, vision insurance (where applicable)., • Paid time off and holidays. We have evolved over our 58 years into a niche commercial distributor, focusing solely on commercial lighting, controls, window treatments, and energy solutions for the built environment. Mission Our mission is to be the premier lighting distributor and window treatment subcontractor to everyone we serve. We accomplish this by providing our customers with unparalleled services, superior dependability, and quality products & solutions on every project. Team Over the years, Valley Lighting has built the reputation of being the place to go for quality products and superior service. We take pride in the relationships we’ve cultivated and the service we’ve provided over our 55 years in business.History\r\nPortnoy-Jones Valley Lighting, as some may remember it, started on York Road in Towson in the year 1965. Throughout our 58 years in business, we have blossomed from retail counter sales of chandeliers and table lamps for residential clientele, to the expert commercial lighting & shading supplier that Valley Lighting is today!\r\n\r\nWe have evolved over our 58 years into a niche commercial distributor, focusing solely on commercial lighting, controls, window treatments, and energy solutions for the built environment.\r\n\r\nMission\r\nOur mission is to be the premier lighting distributor and window treatment subcontractor to everyone we serve. We accomplish this by providing our customers with unparalleled services, superior dependability, and quality products & solutions on every project.\r\n\r\nTeam\r\nOver the years, Valley Lighting has built the reputation of being the place to go for quality products and superior service. We take pride in the relationships we’ve cultivated and the service we’ve provided over our 55 years in business.