Local Route Delivery Driver

Breakthru Beverage has been voted one of the best managed companies in the United States five years in a row.

About the role

We are experts in the beer, wine, and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. As a member of our CDL driving team, you will interact with customers daily to manually unload/deliver pre-sold products from our Distribution Center to their account locations in a safe and efficient manner. If you are the type to roll up your sleeves and are ready for a rewarding career with a company that supports and empowers their associates, then come join the Breakthru Beverage family.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer, and other beverages to accounts in a safe and responsible manner while complying with federal mandated laws.
• Manage the customer relationship:
  • Maintain good relations with retail customers.
  • Provide customer service by listening and resolving customer concerns.
  • Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Collect payment from customers and reconcile the assigned load with receipts and delivery invoice.
• Record sales by completing daily sales and delivery records.
• Return empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise by making appropriate collections from customers.
• Handle paperwork required by liquor laws; invoices must be signed when the product is dropped off.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal mandated laws and requirements for a DOT driver.
• Maintain records by completing DOT driver log.
• Perform duties in a safe manner by following established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle:
  • Determine condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.
  • Maintain safe vehicle conditions and protect load by complying with organization policies, procedures, highway rules, and regulations.
  • Maintain appearance of delivery truck by daily cleaning of the inside of the truck.
  • Request routine truck maintenance by completing written maintenance request form.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license; CDL (Class A or B commercial license) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related area.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with high levels of professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Regularly bend and squat.

Competencies

• Accountable for meeting own targets; work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

Pay

$22.00/hour

Schedule

Tuesday–Friday; 6:00 AM start (four-day workweek).