Route Delivery Driver - Knoxville, TN

About the role

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is hiring a Route Delivery Driver. The position offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Delivers products to customers according to developed schedules and routes.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner with respect to weather and road conditions.
• Ensures that pre/post-trip inspection sheets are completed on each vehicle used; notifies the Transportation Manager of discrepancies.
• Checks load conditions and maintains load using approved load-locks and tools to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
• Maintains security of load ensuring bay of truck is locked at all times when away from vehicle.
• Ensures the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift.
• Handles, delivers, and works with all products that may be ordered by customers.
• Delivers products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Uses electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately and consistently record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations.
• Provides input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels.
• Ensures all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked.
• Collects payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws.
• Communicates shortages and overages of products and returns items to the Distribution Center as necessary.
• Resolves issues with customers when possible, and/or communicates those issues to the Company for proper resolution.
• Ensures proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route.
• Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread.
• Performs job essential duties effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.
• Immediately reports any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcement authorities to Transportation Manager.
• Represents the Company by ensuring work uniform is worn properly and maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Maintains a positive attitude and good work habits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
• Valid Driver License with F Endorsement
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of smart phones

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Company paid life insurances
• Supplemental Aflac and legal plans

Pay

$50,500 annually