Route Assistant w/ Class A CDL

Overview

As a Route Assistant, you will gain industry knowledge with our drivers delivering beer. This position provides training to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL-A), a first step in an impressive career path.

Position Summary

Assist the driver in delivering package & draft products to accounts on assigned routes and schedules.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the driver in counting inventory on the truck and when delivering to each account
• Help with product deliveries by reviewing pick sheets for accounts, pulling proper products from bays, stacking products on a dolly, and wheeling them into each account
• Aid in account transactions and end of day settlement procedures as required
• Follow Corporate Sales and Merchandising Standards guidelines to ensure the merchandising of all corporate products, including restocking to avoid out-of-stock, making minor legal space adjustments, building displays, installing, placing, and providing POS and pricing products as allowed by retailers
• Establish and maintain good customer service relations by ensuring backrooms and shelves are left orderly, deliveries are made as scheduled, providing respectful courtesy to retailers and shoppers, etc
• Follow Anheuser Busch equity agreement and other supplier contract Code of Conduct policies
• Must be able to fulfill a Driver's job responsibilities when assigned to run a route
• Must understand and be able to complete the checking truck in and out to ensure proper settlement and handle all damaged, short code, and out of code product at Check-In
• Must assist the driver in pre and post trip truck inspections
• Must clock in/out at designated time clock
• Adhere to strict safe working/driving practices, Company Policies, rules, regulations, correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable
• Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of general work experience preferred. Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a strong plus
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements
• Daily, in-person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and assertive skills
• Able to perform physically demanding work, to include frequent lifting of cases 25-40 pounds, and the frequent lifting and handling of kegs that weigh up to 161 pounds
• Able to obtain and maintain Class A-CDL, and medical card
• Able to handle alcohol, and work within T.A.B.C Guidelines
• Must have a smart phone with a camera and data capability
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Physical Requirements

• Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
• Continuous standing and walking, up to 8 hours at a time
• Continuous lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 20-161 lbs
• Ability to operate a two or four-wheel dolly
• Must be able to push 300 lb dolly load and move 161 lb kegs
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack
• Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll-up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, truck gear shift
• Must be able to pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Must be able to shift a manual transmission vehicle

Working Conditions

• All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures, cool/cold temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow
• Daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions
• Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes
• Work hours will vary daily due to business needs

The Perks

• Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development training
• On-site gym facilities
• Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year

Pre-Employment Screening

- Drug test and background screen required