Beer Driver and Driver Assistant - Local

Blue Ribbon Products Co; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ribbon Products Co. in Joliet, IL, is seeking dependable individuals for a local warehouse and delivery role. The position offers home daily shifts with no weekend work and compensation estimated between $51k and $66k per year.

Qualified candidates will have a CDL Class A license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 165 pounds regularly. This role typically advances to full-time union employment and involves local routes around Cook County, IL.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A License required.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 165 pounds regularly.
• High School diploma or GED is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills and prior experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Retail-style delivery requiring loading/unloading up to 180 lbs and cases weighing 35 lbs or more.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering products timely, setting up displays, and rotating stock for freshness.
• Complete and submit invoices, load sheets, and checks.
• Daily truck inspections; keep vehicle clean and report service issues to management.
• Assist with loading/unloading at the warehouse.

Skills

CDL Class A License

Delivery experience

Strong communication

Heavy lifting ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Blue Ribbon Products Co., is an 85 year old family owned and operated beer distributorship located in Joliet, IL. We are seeking hard working individuals that live near our community with a commute time of less than 30 minutes. This is a local warehouse and delivery position that will have you home everyday and without weekend work. Compensation varies from an estimated $51k to $66k annually.

The Warehouse and Driver Assistant position generally leads to full-time Union employment. A current CDL Class A License is required. Candidates with permit may be considered. Delivery Personnel are assigned to established local delivery routes in southern and western counties surrounding Cook County, IL. You will be required to handle warehouse and delivery tasks to retail customers.

Responsibilities

• Retail deliveries that require physically demanding work loading and unloading on a repetitive basis kegs weighing up to 180lbs and and cases of beer weighing 35lbs or more. Heavy handcart work will be required to deliver products to our customers.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering products in a timely and efficient manner, building displays, filling customer shelves and rotating product as necessary to ensure freshness
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, invoices, load sheets and checks
• Daily inspection of truck, keep vehicle clean and advise management of any service issues
• Assist with loading and unloading truck at the warehouse

Requirements

• A current CDL Class A License is required.
• Prior professional driving experience and a clean driving record
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong communication skills and prior experience working with the public
• Ability to lift 165 pounds regularly
• High School degree or GED is a plus