Route Delivery Driver (Cdl-Class A)

ABOUT US:

Lyons Specialty Company, LLC is an independent wholesale distributor servicing 500+ accounts in convenience store retail and foodservice across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We are a family owned and operated business with over 100 years of stability, experience, and success. Our success is based on a strong commitment to maximizing the potential of our customers and employees alike. We are dedicated to adding value and supporting the internal growth of our talented and committed team!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SNAPSHOT: The Delivery Driver represents and acts as the “Face of Lyons” providing the highest level of customer service to our retail and foodservice customers. A Touch-Freight route position responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable delivery of products to Lyons customers.

• DEPARTMENT: Operations
• REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
• COMPENSATION: Salary + Bonus Eligibility (Quarterly)
• BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, PTO, 401(K)
• COMMITMENT: Full-Time (Tuesday-Friday) + Mandatory Meeting (2nd Monday of every month)
• LOCATION: Port Allen, Louisiana

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents Lyons Specialty Co in a professional manner providing friendly service and maintaining relationships to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
• Ensures timely and consistent deliveries of damage-free products to designated customers / accounts by adhering to work assignments without tardiness and following routing instructions without deviation. Regular and prompt attendance is required.
• Performs routine pre/post trip inspections on truck and other company equipment.
• Safely operates Company Tractor/Trailer Refrigerated trucks and all other equipment complying with all federal, state, local laws, and company guidelines.
• Responsible for unloading all products by hand and/or dolly placing in designated customer areas; in addition to accurately and efficiently using handheld scanner, verifying all counts and customer signatures, reporting any/all discrepancies, collection and management of customer account payments following required process and procedures.
• Maneuvers a dolly carrying product or equipment effectively and safely.
• Repetitively lifts and/or carries up to 75lbs for extended periods in a fast-paced and physically demanding role.
• The position requires moderate climbing, kneeling, crawling, stooping, squatting, or bending. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by the person in the role to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

ABOUT YOU:

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid CDL-Class A license.
• Must have at least 2+ years of CDL-Class A Tractor/Trailer driving experience.
• Must have a clear and acceptable driving record.
• Must have or ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Physical certificate.
• Must be able to work early morning route starts and be flexible during holidays. Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of this role.

KEY ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Enthusiastic, driven, and willingness to produce high quality, detailed, error-free work based on established company standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Effectively communicates with customers and works closely with a team environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and able to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of a fast-paced environment with frequent short deadlines and regular problem-solving circumstances requiring a positive attitude with a high-level of adaptability and flexibility.

VALUABLE CHARACTERISTICS (that define Lyons Specialty Co. Culture):

• Pride – Being and doing your best even when no one else is looking.
• Passionate – The internal drive for individual, team, and company.
• Adaptable – A willingness to change when necessary.
• Resourceful – Using existing tools and processes to execute responsibilities timely and accurately.
• Winning – Self-motivated and goal-driven to go out and win the day – EVERY DAY!

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening:

• Criminal Background Investigation.
• Motor Vehicle Record and Valid Driver’s License-CDL Class A
• Pre-Employment DOT Drug and Blood Alcohol Test.
• Medical Examiners Certification.
• Record of On-Duty and DOT Safety Performance History
• Employment history.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, preferred abilities, and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment.

Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.