Warehouse Associate / Local Transport Driver *STARTING ASAP*

Motas is seeking a dependable, hard-working Hybrid Transport & Warehouse Associate to support our local transport and PM warehouse operations.

This is a warehouse-first hybrid position. The right person for this role must be ready for active, physical, detail-oriented warehouse work and must also be capable of assisting with local pickups and deliveries in company vehicles, including cargo vans and 26’ straight trucks.

This is not a light-duty driving job. After completing local stops, this position returns to the warehouse and helps organize, verify, stage, load, unload, and close out customer orders. The work can be physically demanding, the nights can run late, and the end time is not guaranteed.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, physically capable, professional, and willing to help wherever the operation needs support.

Pay

$19.00/hour during training
$21.00/hour once qualified

Training period is typically 90 days.

Hours

Regular schedule: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 PM until work is complete

This is not a fixed-end-time position. End times vary based on route needs, warehouse workload, customer activity, and business demands. Employees in this position are expected to stay until the work is complete.

Most weeks average approximately 35–40 hours. However, scheduled workdays and weekly hours may change based on operational needs, holidays, peak business periods, and industry demand. Additional workdays may be required during busy periods, including days surrounding federal holidays, industry holidays, and year-end rush periods.

During the first 2–4 weeks of training, shifts will begin earlier, typically around 8:00–9:00 AM, while the employee trains on full driver routes. After route training, the regular start time will shift to 12:00 PM.

Responsibilities

The Hybrid Transport & Warehouse Associate is responsible for:

• Completing assigned local pickups and deliveries with a driving partner
• Safely operating company cargo vans and 26’ straight trucks
• Preparing and inspecting vehicles before departure
• Following route instructions, dispatch instructions, company procedures, and required documentation
• Loading, unloading, and securing customer orders properly
• Verifying manifests, labels, license numbers, unit counts, signatures, and related paperwork
• Communicating clearly with dispatch, warehouse staff, customers, and management
• Providing professional and respectful customer service at licensed facilities
• Returning to the warehouse after local stops are completed
• Assisting with PM warehouse operations until the work is complete
• Handling transport equipment, bins, carts, pallets, and customer orders safely
• Verifying, organizing, staging, and preparing orders for transport
• Troubleshooting order issues using manifests and internal records
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse

Who Succeeds in This Role

The people who succeed in this role are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Hard-working and physically capable
• Comfortable working late and staying until the job is finished
• Detail-oriented and careful with paperwork
• Professional with customers and coworkers
• Calm when the day changes or the workload increases
• Willing to help wherever the operation needs support
• Comfortable driving both cargo vans and 26’ straight trucks
• Serious about safety, accuracy, and accountability

This Job Is Not a Good Fit If You

This job is not a good fit if you:

• Need a guaranteed end time every day
• Are looking for a driving-only position
• Are not comfortable with physical warehouse work
• Do not want to work late when the workload requires it
• Are unavailable for additional workdays during holidays or peak business periods
• Struggle with attendance, punctuality, or reliability
• Dislike detailed procedures or paperwork
• Are uncomfortable driving larger vehicles
• Prefer a role where your daily duties are always the same

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Repeatedly bend, reach, crouch, kneel, twist, squat, and stretch
• Carry loaded containers through narrow walkways, stairs, corners, and customer facilities
• Enter and exit cargo vehicles frequently
• Load and unload deliveries throughout the day
• Work in an active warehouse environment for extended periods of time

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Have or obtain a Michigan Chauffeur License
• Maintain a clean driving record, including no points and no collisions
• Be able to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Be able to pass required background screening
• Be eligible to work around regulated marijuana products and licensed facilities
• Be able to safely drive cargo vans
• Have experience driving a 26’ straight truck or be willing and able to learn
• Obtain a DOT physical and complete required truck compliance paperwork
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor
• Communicate clearly with customers, dispatch, warehouse staff, and management
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Be available to work mandatory work dates, including days around federal holidays, industry holidays, and peak business periods

Prior warehouse, delivery, logistics, customer service, straight truck, or professional driving experience is preferred.

Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment.

Eligible employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with employer match after 1 year of employment.

Additional Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of all duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience operating a 26' straight truck?
• If so, how many years of experience do you have operating this vehicle?
• If not, are you open to learning how to operate this vehicle?
• Do you have your chauffeur's license?
• Do you have reliable transportation to get you to and from work each day?
• Are you able to pass a motor vehicle record check? Recent collisions and violations (3 years) will invalidate your application.
• Are you able to work the required work schedule: Monday - Thursday from 12 PM - Close?

Work Location: On the road