Delivery Driver - Local Route

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Friday; Off Sat/Sun/Mon

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for delivery and unloading of product merchandise within large volume stores. Duties include driving a company truck to deliver to a variety of accounts which will be your responsibility to oversee. While at the account, duties include stocking shelves, rotating product, setting up displays, cooler stocking, product rotation, storage room organization, and the efficient movement of product from storage to the sales floor.

RESPONISIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Receive daily work request at start of each workday and have schedules signed off by account management (Store Representative).
• Execute delivery to all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, racks, and in displays.

Route Responsibilities:

• Receive daily work request at start of each workday and have schedules signed off by account management (Store Representative).
• Review account instructions as provided by Supervisor or Sales Representatives.
• Communicate with appropriate Sales Representatives daily.
• Execute delivery to all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Pull outdated, damaged, and unsellable products – place in back stock and notify Sales Representative.
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, racks, and in displays.
• Work all back stock (re-stock neatly and securely) as required by Supervisor and Sales Representative.
• Set up and rotate sales promotion displays (including signage) according to store and Company standards.
• Assist in resolving customer inquiries and service complaints.
• Notify Supervisor of any problems or opportunities with assigned accounts.
• Follow monthly PFP (Pay For Performance) objectives.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director of Delivery Operations.

Professionalism/Company Guidelines:

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations regarding the merchandising of alcoholic beverages.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal and State CDL laws including all Federal drug and alcohol laws.
• Maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License, DOT Medical card, and acceptable driving record.
• Does not abuse equipment and maintain company property such as Company vehicles.
• Take responsibility for all actions on route.
• Maintain appropriate dress and appearance per Company standards.
• Display effective interpersonal communication (supplier, employee, customer).
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all areas of responsibility to ensure quality of work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Show sound judgment, decision-making, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CDL and DOT medical card required.
• Previous delivery experience. Grocery/retail/beverage experience a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the public as appropriate.
• Ability to manage own route and delegate effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and independently with good time management.
• Ability to handle wide range of tasks.
• Understand and effectively communicate Summit Beverage's organizational mission and goals.

Physical and Other Requirements: This position requires a minimum of four 10-hour days Tuesday – Friday. The shifts, end times, and total hours worked may vary depending on the season and quantity of deliveries, sometimes exceeding 10 hours.

• Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computer/table/office equipment. Must be able to read and interpret documentation. 75-100%
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and business contacts. Must be aware of environment when driving. 75-100%
• Standing/Walking: 75-100%
• Sitting: 0-24%
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 50-74%
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling (approx. 50lbs up to 160lbs): 75-100%
• Grasping/Feeling/Hand Dexterity: 75-100%
• Driving/Travel: 0-24%