Company Description
$16 – 18 / hour
ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country’s most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!
Job Description
The Warehouse Driver position safely and securely moves goods to and from the warehouse, the resorts, corporate offices, vendors and other locations in a timely and efficient manner. Performs general warehouse duties and customer assistance as needed. The position requires basic mathematic abilities, physical capabilities and the ability to safely operate warehouse equipment including trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers and or reach trucks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Load vehicle accurately and safely. Secure load for timely and efficient delivery of goods including inventory products to and from the warehouse while obeying traffic laws and safety procedures.
- Unload/load vehicle as needed at delivery destinations.
- Responsible for obtaining customer signature upon delivery either on a scanning device or hard copy and ensures that all delivery documents are returned to the warehouse.
- Accurately counts, inspects for damage and or defects and documents all goods loaded into vehicle.
- Reports any discrepancies with orders or deliveries.
- Conducts daily external and internal inspection of assigned vehicle, documents and reports all problems to warehouse management.
- Maintains appropriate licensing, credentials, and acceptable driving record.
- Always conduct self in a professional and ethical manner.
- Assists in the accurate counting of physical inventory and stored goods.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe warehouse.
- Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
- Assists in the unloading of containers, unloading/loading of trailers and trucks as needed.
- Follows all equipment operation safety rules and in compliance with company, federal, state and local rules.
- Wears the proper safety equipment and follows all warehouse policies and procedures in regard to personal protection guidelines.
Works and communicates with co-workers, internal and external customers in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision, safety management, developing standards, managing processes, inventory control, reporting skills, analyzing information, equipment maintenance, judgement.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a warehouse role.
- Proven knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures.
- Must have problem-solving skills.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work with others in a high pace setting.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to inside/outside customers.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must have knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Certified Forklift Driver (must obtain within 60 days of hire)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.