Delivery Driver Helper

Job Title: Delivery Driver

Job Category: Delivery

Department/Group: Driver Delivery

Location: Bisbee, Arizona

Travel Required: None

Level/Salary Range: $31,720 – 32,500 annual salary

Position Type: Full - Time

HR Contact: Arlene Menges

Date Posted: February 19, 2024

Will Train Applicant(s):

Posting Expires: Until Filled

Applications Accepted By: Fax or Email: (520) 432-3504 or email: arlene.menges@lindendist.net

Mail: SOUTHERN ARIZONA DISTRIBUTING

20 COCHISE ROW

BISBEE, AZ 85603

Job Description Southern Arizona Distributing:

Is a family-owned, local distributor that distributes a wide portfolio of beverages, including Anheuser-Busch, Miller/Coors, Craft beers, Import beers and Premium Non –Alcohol beverages, as well as fine wines and spirits. We maintain a fine lineup of world class products, and even more importantly, a strong team of world class people. Southern Arizona Distributing is committed to the communities it serves.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a full-time customer service-oriented Delivery Driver helper. As a Delivery Driver helper, you will drive an 8 Bay or 10 Bay truck throughout an established route to deliver products to customers. Duties include restocking and rotating our products while putting away delivery loads at assigned accounts, establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and accounts, resolve service complaints and special customer requests.

*This position is based out of Bisbee, Arizona and supports customers in Cochise County. *

Position responsibilities:

Include the following:

Position would be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse to various customers scheduled on your route. Must be able to properly unload product via ramp and dolly. Work is medium to heavy in nature. Must be able to climb into trailer, lift 50 lb. boxes frequently, lift up to 165 lb. occasionally, and move product on the 2 –wheeler. Routes are local. Must work with electric pallet rider and/or forklift. This is accomplished by performing the following duties.

DUTIES:

· Schedule (Mon-Fri) – Home every evening

· Performs a pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection as required by AZDOT.

· Verifies product load-out prior to leaving warehouse, then drives to deliver product to customer’s, makes changes to invoices, if necessary, records transactions on customer receipt and obtains customer signature on receipt acknowledging pickup or delivery.

· Ensures all checks from accounts and keeps monies received in a safe, secure place.

· Work with Salesmen to service accounts; greet customers, refill/rebuild back stock, shelves and displays, prefill and build displays for weekly ad set-up.

· Places product in the appropriate place at each account, picks up empty containers/kegs or beer as instructed or required as part of the daily delivery procedure.

· Ensures rotation of back stock and displays during delivery.

· Listen to and resolve customer complaints.

· Maintain safe attitude and behavior at all times.

· Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customer(s) and ensures product is delivered on a timely basis.

· Maintain an adequate level of fuel in the vehicle. Report any equipment discrepancies to the manager for immediate action.

· Must follow all Southern Arizona Distributing Processes to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

· Unload product according to customer(s) specifications.

· Ensures all invoices are turned in daily and any adjustments are completed correctly. Reports all damages and shortages promptly. Good math skills are essential to this position.

· Ensure all vehicle equipment maintenance reports are properly verified and completed for all pre-trip/post-trip inspections.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Basic requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a Valid Class D License and have a good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment tests (ADOT Drug Screen/Physical)
• Medical Examiner Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Good Communication skills and cheerful disposition.
• Excellent customer service
• Must be able to work well with others
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Ability to read code dates proficiently

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Regular attendance is required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

· Medical, Dental

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Simple IRA Retirement Plan

· AFLAC

Reviewed By: Arlene Menges, HR

Date: February 19, 2024

Approved By: Jeff Darwin, General Manager

Date: February 19, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.25 - $16.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience level:

• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bisbee, AZ 85603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person