Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Responsibilities

• Keep shelves and vendors clean.
• Place product on hand truck or dolly (approximately 20 to 50 lbs per case).
• Push/pull hand truck to machine or shelves and load appropriate Gulf Distributing Company product.
• Climb in and out of vehicle and use proper lifting techniques.
• Report to work on time and clock in and out at appropriate times.
• Ensure your truck is properly loaded at all times to prevent damage to the product.
• Count your product load out and in each day with the warehouse personnel, making sure both are accurate and complete.
• Sign the Load-out and Load-in sheets.
• Make deliveries according to the route sequence that has been established.
• Avoid deliveries during retailers' busy times.
• Ensure the product being delivered and that which is already in the account is properly rotated within the cooler, displays, and backroom.
• Mercandise and sign displays as directed by the Salesperson(s).
• Ensure that paper and permanent POS is used in each account in the proper manner and quantity.
• Complete all the special attention items the Salesperson(s) or Channel Manager have communicated to you.
• Complete all paperwork correctly and according to established procedures.
• Collect all monies that are due for the delivery of product to the retail accounts and check them in according to established procedures.
• Safely handle all empties and unsold product to prevent damage.
• Attend all Safety and Drivers Meetings.
• Call on your scheduled accounts and merchandise them completely including product from backstock.
• Each morning prior to leaving the warehouse inspect your vehicle according to DOT regulations and adequate fluid levels.
• Maintain in a current status the DOT required logs.
• Obey all traffic laws when you are operating a company vehicle.
• Courtesy on the road is important at all times. Be polite to other drivers, it is a reflection on the image of the company.
• Park your truck so you do not interfere with the retailer's customers.
• Ensure that your truck cab is clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure that your truck is properly serviced and repaired as necessary.
• At the last delivery stop load all empty pallets into one bay on each side of the truck.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the owners, managers, and employees of all your accounts.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each account.
• Maintain open and clear communications with all owners, managers, and other employees of Gulf Distributing Company.
• Communicate to the Delivery Manager all new competitive activity in your accounts.
• If you are unable to make a scheduled delivery to a retail account, communicate the reason immediately to the Delivery Manager or Salesperson.
• After the completion of your scheduled delivery duties, check with the warehouse office personnel for possible additional assignments.
• Ensure proper rotation is in effect in all your assigned accounts.
• Always be aware of code dates and pick up all product you are directed to by the Salesperson(s).
• Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Properly operate, protect from damage, and return all equipment that has been issued to you (i.e., radios, hand trucks, vehicles, etc.).
• Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all your activities in accordance to the local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
• Report immediately to the Delivery Manager any traffic violations, on or off duty, that may affect your CDL or insurability when driving a company vehicle.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the Delivery Manager/Safety Coordinator.
• Perform all your work activities in accordance to the established safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL license.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.