CDL DELIVERY DRIVER - CLASS A

Job Details

CDL Delivery Drivers play a critical role in the day-to-day operations, while interacting with customers, Sales Representatives, and Merchandisers daily to meet the expectations of the business.

They are responsible for delivering, unloading and checking in the product to customers each day. Our Drivers are the face of the Company and must provide top notch customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unloading, loading, and checking-in products at customer accounts
• Balancing invoices, verifying payments, and ensuring applicable paperwork is received
• Work or rotate delivered product when necessary
• Uphold sustainable relationships with customer accounts by providing outstanding consistent customer service
• Adhere to and follow all Company policies, procedures and government regulations including all DOT state liquor laws and regulations
• Complete Driver assigned duties delivering Company's products in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Inspects the vehicle pre- and post-trip to monitor the maintenance and safety of the vehicle
• Work with all team members on a continual basis to support and evaluate company initiatives
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to diffuse conflict

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates indoors and outdoors.

Physical Demands

• Use of hand truck, pallet jack, and lift gate.
• Lift / carry and push / pull 35 lbs. repetitively, moving kegs up to 165 lbs.
• Repetitive bending / stoop / crouch / squat / use arms / wrists / hands / grasp
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary and may include overtime. This position does not have any overnight or long-haul travel / hours.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and current certifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months previous CDL driving experience
• Previous grocery or retail experience
• Class A Manual Transmission
• Previous grocery, direct-store-delivery (DSD) or retail experience

Compensation

Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days of continuous employment.

Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan after 90 days of continuous employment.

• Employees receive eight paid holidays and one personal day per year and are eligible for 1 week paid vacation following 1 year of continued employment.
• Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives / bonuses / annual bonuses.

Reports to : Delivery Supervisor

Classification : Non-exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability / Vets

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.

AAP / EEO Statement

Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email recruiting@coldist.com if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.