Route Driver B - FTM
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits · Fort Myers, FL · Yesterday
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
As a Distribution Driver Class B, you will deliver products to clients, inspect the general condition of the vehicle, prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicles while following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. You will also review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.
Responsibilities
- Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle
- Receive payment for goods delivered
- 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 unload cargo ensuring safety equipment is being utilized
- Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements
- Report any incidents to the dispatcher
- Follow and adhere to all traffic laws
- Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
- Class B Commercial Driver's License required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
- Considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
- Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
- Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
- Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules may be required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability coverage and life insurance plans
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
- Vacation accrual and paid sick leave