Prime's enviable reputation within the transportation industry is a culmination of more than forty-five years of dedication to a unique corporate culture which seeks the most qualified professionals and routinely rewards them accordingly. Every Prime associate, driving and non-driving alike, is selected for their outstanding ability to perform well beyond typical expectations.
Positive, enterprising and highly-motivated individuals who possess the talent, creativity and drive to excel, routinely succeed once they join the Prime Team. The stated goal of Prime is simply to strive to be the best, not necessarily the biggest. The Prime Team cooperates to exceed customer requirements by providing exceptional customer service.
Prime has been built on the simple, yet significant philosophy that providing the best staff with the best equipment, the best support system and the best training ultimately leads to the best customer service. Prime's continued success is a direct result of a corporate culture that instills and inspires each associate to remain committed to reaching the pinnacle of their inherent potential.
Position supports floral distribution services to customers which includes, warehousing, consolidation and coordination of pickup and delivery of floral products. Despite the position being geared mostly toward office/warehouse work, this associate may also be responsible for assisting with the non-driving aspect of local pickups and customer deliveries of product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- 10% assisting with local deliveries (Non-Driving)
- 90% warehouse labor and computer/paperwork preparation
- Product/box sortation manually to staged area by customer/destination
- Loading of trucks with manual pallet jack and/or forklift
- Unloading of trucks with manual pallet jack and/or forklift
- Customer interaction at time of product pick up and/or delivery
- Paperwork sortation by customer/destination
- Local customer delivery assistance as needed
- Local shipper pick-up assistance as needed
Qualifications:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the logistics/transportation industry preferred. General knowledge in warehouse operations is a plus.
Abilities
Must have good organizational, multi-tasking, computer and customer service skills. Reliable, strong desire to learn, ability to follow directions and focus. Works well with others in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills. Forklift experience and certification a plus.
Hours and weekly work schedule may vary based on arrival time of inbound product deliveries and required local delivery timing to customers. Due to the nature of our business and during peak shipping periods, it may be necessary to work additionally as needed.
Experience, Education, and Training
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in a Business or related field is preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Forklift experience and certification preferred. Must be able to handle boxes up to 50lbs. each.
Working Environment
Indoor and outdoor at times. Must be able to handle and endure multiple weather conditions.
Licensing/Certification
None Required.