Tender Loving Empire
Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate
Tender Loving Empire, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Tender Loving Empire(TLE) was created for people who seek inspiration and positive change; for people who believe that art, music, creativity and human connections simply make life better; for people who want to live wholehearted. TLE has been a part of the Portland creative community since 2006 with a mission to empower and support creatives, enrich and fulfill employees, and delight and inspire patrons. We have a strong focus on selling locally-made goods, and are proud to carry the work of makers from around the country as well. Our goal is to showcase the work of independently-owned businesses and makers with values that align with ours.
We are looking for a Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate to help bring our mission and values to life at our stores and in our warehouse. Applying to work at Tender Loving Empire is a choice to support hundreds of makers, musicians and small businesses.We'd love to hear from people with:
Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team, customers, and vendors.Exceptional time management and organization skills.Requirements:High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.Minimum of one year experience working in a retail warehouse or related industry.Minimum of one year working in a courier or driving role.Valid driver's license.Clean driving record.Benefits + PerksVacation time accrualFront loaded sick time, 40 hours per year, eligible for use after 90 days of employment9 Observed HolidaysGenerous employee discountOccasional show or event tickets401k w/ up to 2% company match at 1 year of employmentBenefits (health + dental)HSA account access to some health care optionsWorking with a group of kind, hard-working, fun-loving, value-driven, talented humansJob Summary
This position is responsible for the safe and careful handling and transportation of all goods and supplies to and from the warehouse, stores, and/or third party vendors and partners. They provide timely, efficient, and courteous customer service to all store teams, vendors, and customers.Essential DutiesLoading, transporting, and unloading products to and from warehouse, outlets and vendors in a safe and timely manner.Drives and maintains the company vehicle.Provides excellent service to customers, team members, vendors, and other third-party partners.Job DutiesReviews orders and packages before and after delivery to ensure they are complete, accurate, and in good condition.Proactively identifies, mitigates, and tracks recurring safety issues.Plans routes based on time savings and efficiency.Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.Receives inbound orders and processes them accurately and in a timely and consistent manner.Carefully handles products to prepare and package them for outbound transfer.Creates, prepares, and maintains reports and documents related to inventory transfers.Manages and maintains the web pull omni-channel system to accurately transport product needs for Web and 3rd party orders.Maintains professional working relationships with vendors, staff, customers, and delivery drivers.Communicates and collaborates with the leadership and buying team regarding inventory needs, transfer needs, discrepancies, and/or damaged products.Additional warehouse and errand duties as assigned.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe employee may be exposed to weather based heat and humidity.While performing the duties of this job the employee must frequently lift up to 30 pounds and must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to drive for up to eight hours per day.The employee is also regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to work with products, twist, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arm.
We are looking for a Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate to help bring our mission and values to life at our stores and in our warehouse. Applying to work at Tender Loving Empire is a choice to support hundreds of makers, musicians and small businesses.We'd love to hear from people with:
Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team, customers, and vendors.Exceptional time management and organization skills.Requirements:High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.Minimum of one year experience working in a retail warehouse or related industry.Minimum of one year working in a courier or driving role.Valid driver's license.Clean driving record.Benefits + PerksVacation time accrualFront loaded sick time, 40 hours per year, eligible for use after 90 days of employment9 Observed HolidaysGenerous employee discountOccasional show or event tickets401k w/ up to 2% company match at 1 year of employmentBenefits (health + dental)HSA account access to some health care optionsWorking with a group of kind, hard-working, fun-loving, value-driven, talented humansJob Summary
This position is responsible for the safe and careful handling and transportation of all goods and supplies to and from the warehouse, stores, and/or third party vendors and partners. They provide timely, efficient, and courteous customer service to all store teams, vendors, and customers.Essential DutiesLoading, transporting, and unloading products to and from warehouse, outlets and vendors in a safe and timely manner.Drives and maintains the company vehicle.Provides excellent service to customers, team members, vendors, and other third-party partners.Job DutiesReviews orders and packages before and after delivery to ensure they are complete, accurate, and in good condition.Proactively identifies, mitigates, and tracks recurring safety issues.Plans routes based on time savings and efficiency.Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.Receives inbound orders and processes them accurately and in a timely and consistent manner.Carefully handles products to prepare and package them for outbound transfer.Creates, prepares, and maintains reports and documents related to inventory transfers.Manages and maintains the web pull omni-channel system to accurately transport product needs for Web and 3rd party orders.Maintains professional working relationships with vendors, staff, customers, and delivery drivers.Communicates and collaborates with the leadership and buying team regarding inventory needs, transfer needs, discrepancies, and/or damaged products.Additional warehouse and errand duties as assigned.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe employee may be exposed to weather based heat and humidity.While performing the duties of this job the employee must frequently lift up to 30 pounds and must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to drive for up to eight hours per day.The employee is also regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to work with products, twist, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arm.