Location: 3675 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
Department: Store Operations / Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt | Type: Full-time
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday (seasonal overtime during spring/fall peaks)
Role Summary
The Delivery Driver & Warehouse Operator ensures customers receive accurate, safe, and timely deliveries of feed and farm/ranch supplies while keeping the warehouse organized, clean, and well-stocked. This hybrid role splits time between local deliveries (flatbed/pickup with trailer) and in-store warehouse work such as receiving, staging, and order picking.
Screening
- Offer contingent on acceptable MVR.
- May include background/drug screen per company policy and applicable law.
EEO Statement
Village Mercantile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to any protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application/interview process and to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply Apply in store at Village Mercantile or email your application to info@thevillagemercantile.com with the subject line: “Driver & Warehouse Operator – [Your Name]”
Responsibilities
Delivery (Route & Customer Service)
Safely operate light/medium-duty trucks (often with trailers) for local deliveries to farms, ranches, and job sites.
Perform pre-/post-trip inspections; report and tag out defects.
Load, secure, and unload hay, bagged feed, fencing, mineral tubs, and other bulky items.
Provide friendly, professional on-site service; verify counts, obtain signatures, and resolve simple issues.
Warehouse & Inventory
Receive inbound product (palletized and bagged), verify counts/condition, and stage to locations.
Pick, pack, and stage customer orders accurately; maintain clean, safe aisles and yard.
Rotate stock using FIFO/FEFO; track lot codes where required.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and telehandlers (training available).
Carry out and load items for in-store customers.
Safety & Compliance
Follow load securement, lifting techniques, PPE, and equipment SOPs.
Handle dusty products, chemicals, and propane exchanges per store procedures and SDS guidance.
Participate in daily equipment checks, incident reporting, and housekeeping.
Team & Store Support
Communicate status of routes and warehouse priorities.
Assist at the counter during busy periods.
Embody a helpful, customer-first mindset.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical & Work Environment
Frequent standing, walking, and bending; regularly lifting 50–100 lbs (team lifts and mechanical aids available).
Indoor/outdoor work in varying weather with exposure to dust, noise, and farm environments.
PPE provided per task requirements.
Experience
Valid driver’s license and insurable MVR; confident backing and maneuvering with trailers.
Ability to regularly lift 50 lb bags and bales; lift up to 100 lb bales and handle awkward items (with or without reasonable accommodation).
1+ year of experience in delivery driving, warehouse, construction, agriculture, or other hands-on work.
Basic equipment skills (forklift/pallet jack) and willingness to certify.
Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early mornings, some weekends, and seasonal overtime.
Strong communication skills; basic math for counts/weights; smartphone/app comfort for routing and proof-of-delivery.
Preferred
Forklift certification, telehandler or skid-steer experience.
Knowledge of feed, animal health products, fencing, seed/fertilizer, or propane exchanges.
- Full Time