Distribution Driver CDL A - Union

About the role

The Distribution Driver Class A plays a crucial role in delivering products to clients, ensuring the vehicle is in good condition, and performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean the vehicle.
• Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.
• Sort merchandise by the invoice for delivery.
• Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the 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 the dispatcher.
• Follow/adhere to all traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
• Commercial Driver’s License required.
• At least 21 years of age.

Physical Demands

• A considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 pounds.
• Sitting and operating machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations.
• Repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions.
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules may be required.