Warehouse Associate Driver

Company Profile:

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development! Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has become the Top Gardening Brand and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country! With the brand success and rapid growth over the last 4 years, Vego Garden is now operating out of the 200,000 square feet HQ distribution center along with our beautiful 5-acre Farm. Vego Garden has over 100+ dedicated employees in the US and overseas. Our amazing, raised garden beds are long-lasting, eco-friendly, safe for kids and pets, and are available in the biggest retailers, such as Home Depot, Menards, Walmart, etc. Thanks to our incredible customers and outstanding team members, we have donated over 3,000 garden beds to youth education, communities in need, and other philanthropic causes as part of our Vego Kids and Giving Back Programs.

Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate Driver to join our vibrant team and help us to spread the joy of gardening! If you have relevant experience and are passionate about sustainable living and making a difference, we would love to have you on our team! 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Load materials into the company truck to prevent shifting, damage, or loss in transit.
• Drive safely and efficiently to various warehouse locations.
• Accurately process, package, and prepare orders for shipment. 
• Check, verify, and fulfill customer orders. 
• Receive, unload, and place incoming inventory items appropriately. 
• Inspect products for defects and damages; report quality deficiencies. 
• Safely operate a forklift, reach truck, cherry picker and pallet jack when necessary. 
• Report any damages to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities. 
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant warehouse setting.
• 2+ years of experience with pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers respectfully, concisely, and clearly.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to stand and bend for long periods with occasional squats, stoops, and turn at the waist in a warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. unassisted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Location and Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX.
• 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377.
• Monday through Friday.
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.

Benefits

• Pay rate starting at $17 per hour.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• 2 Floating Holidays.
• 401k contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
• Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
• Referral Bonus of a minimum of $500.