Driver - CDL Route Delivery Driver

Company: Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

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Job ID DAL00001481 Date posted 04/30/2021

Job Description

Overview:

The Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect general condition of vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicle including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive established route to deliver wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage products to assigned customers
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle prior to commencing route
• Receive payment for goods delivered
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of 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
• Communicate changes to delivery schedules, delays, arrivals and/or equipment problems as encountered
• Follow/adhere to all traffic laws
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
• 5x8 or 4x10 work schedule
• Work flexible hours which include early morning (i.e. 4:00a.m. - 6:00a.m. start times), evenings and/or Saturday's; Overtime will be required at times
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 2-5 years driving experience in a distribution environment
• Must be Class A Commercial Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified
• Class A Commercial Driver's License required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills to process large numbers of invoices
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Knowledge with GPS navigation technology
• Knowledge of delivery area and alternate routes
• Experience with route delivery/driving

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 45lbs

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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