Depot Driver

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class A is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspecting the general condition of the vehicle; preparing, loading, unloading, operating, and cleaning the vehicle while adhering to safety precautions in accordance with Southern Glazer’s guidelines. The role involves reviewing standing orders, developing sales, processing payments, and maintaining records.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle
• Receive payment for goods delivered
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle at all times
• Check in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR)
• Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired)
• Adhere to all Safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods
• Load and unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized
• Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements
• Report any incidents to dispatcher
• Follow/adhere to all traffic laws
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Significant time spent walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs
• Flexible working hours, including overnight, early morning, and/or late evening
• Capable of performing tasks requiring physical exertion

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Drug Test Requirement

Any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.