Discover Palmer-Donavin Established in 1907, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in building material distribution and fabrication. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Palmer-Donavin has 13 locations spread throughout the Midwest and Southeast Regions. As an Employee-Owned business, we take pride in our culture of high performing and engaged employees who make Palmer-Donavin a great place to work.
Professional Growth
We live by our tagline, We Deliver More®. We believe the work we do is more than "just a job". At Palmer-Donavin, we make professional development and growth a priority by offering robust training programs, investing in our employees' continuing education and providing rewarding career paths that allow employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to share that our management ranks are filled with employees who have developed through the organization.
Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company Performance Bonus 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life & Disability Insurance Employee Discounts Wellness Program Parental Leave Career Stability Training and Development Tuition Assistance And Much More! Prepare and manage departmental budgets. Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel. Confer with purchasing and sales to coordinate warehouse and delivery activities. Review invoices, work orders, purchase orders, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments. Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order maintenance, repairs, or replacements. Schedule and monitor the pickup, delivery, and distribution of building materials products. Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding warehousing and delivery services. Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials. Develop or implement plans for facility layout and modification, such as racking setup, equipment purchase or changes in space allocation. Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary. Negotiate with carriers, equipment vendors and other representatives for services and preferential rates. Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness. Participate in setting transportation and service rates. Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport. Develop storage and distribution models that include factors such as warehouse locations, customer locations, or available transportation modes to maximize operational efficiency or sustainability. Competencies Coaching Productivity Sense of Ownership Problem Solving Safety Awareness Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Logistics or similar area of study 2 plus years of experience in management Must be proficient in MS Office and the use of Eclipse. Must have a valid drivers license.This position must have an acceptable background check. Palmer-Donavin participates in E-Verify, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and operates a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace. A satisfactory pre-hire drug test will be required for hire.
