Job Description
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a pay rate of $26.00 / hour plus a $6,000 sign-on bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills, and experience and will make an offer appropriately. To speak with a recruiter, call or text 561-595-1510.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Overview:
The Distribution Driver Class A is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect the general condition of the vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean the vehicle. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, etc
- 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 unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized
- Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements
- Report any incidents to the dispatcher
- Follow/adhere to all traffic laws
- Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience
- 21 years or older
- Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified
- Commercial Driver s License required
Physical Demands:
- Physical demands include frequently sitting and operating a motor vehicle
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
- Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
- May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
- Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 56lbs