Bulk Delivery Class A CDL Driver - BHM

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock Company, a Birmingham, AL bottler with a long-standing history, seeks a Bulk Delivery Driver with a valid Class A CDL. You will deliver to assigned accounts, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain vehicle appearance while adhering to company policy and safety standards.

The role requires flexibility with schedule and up to 80% travel; occasional weekends and non-traditional hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver license and a clean driving record.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• DOT certification is required or able to be obtained.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Make deliveries within scheduled windows to assigned accounts.
• Document invoices, signatures, and store stamps per policy.
• Communicate daily with supervisor on product shortages or changes.
• Uphold Buffalo Rock policies and safety standards.

Skills

Valid driver license

Class A CDL

DOT certifiable

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bulk Delivery Class A CDL Driver

Job Code: RTL - 303

Work Schedule: Varies, Must be flexible.

Amount of Travel Required: Up to 80%.

Summary/Objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 125 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The Delivery Merchandiser (DM) is a key member of the Retail Sales team and is primarily responsible for the delivery of products and performing all duties associated with deliveries to assigned accounts in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform all pre-trip vehicle inspections and fill out Pre-Trip Inspection Form.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
• Make all scheduled deliveries within the account's delivery window.
• Deliver all accounts in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Honor and follow through on all personal and business commitments.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures.
• Communicate any pricing/product discrepancies encountered during daily deliveries through the appropriate divisional channels.
• Communicate to the ADC/Supervisor any delivery issues with accounts.
• Properly complete and turn in all Invoices, DSD's, required account signatures, and required store stamps to Company/account Policies.
• Communicate daily with Supervisor on any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Remove all damaged product on each account visit as dispatched following Company policy and procedure.
• Ensure pallets, trays are picked up on each visit, and documented by proper paperwork.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Follow all Company Policy and Procedures as they relate to truck check-out, truck check-in, and all settlement processes.
• Required to work weekends and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
• Responsible for sanitization, cleanliness, and the overall appearance of account/machines, stockroom and vehicle.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery and merchandising policies.
• Responsible for the collection of monies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:
  • Committed to serving our communities.
  • Customer success drives our success.
  • Integrity matters.
  • Obsessed with continuous improvement.
  • We care for each other.
  • Win the day.

Competencies

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Customer Service / Retail: This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account. Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods. This position is performed in a retail store environment with frequent customer interaction.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

• Stand: C
• Walk: C
• Sit: O
• Manually Manipulate: C
• Grasp: C
• Reach Outward: C
• Reach Above Shoulder: C
• Speak: C
• Climb: O
• Crawl: O
• Squat or Kneel: F
• Bend: F

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less: F
• 11-20 lbs.: F
• 21-50 lbs.: F
• 51-100 lbs.: O
• Over 100 lbs.: N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less: C
• 13-25 lbs.: C
• 26-40 lbs.: C
• 41-100 lbs.: O

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Preferred
• No prior experience necessary
• Must have a valid state driver license, for state of residence, with a good driving record
• Must have a valid state Class A Commercial Driver License
• Must be D.O.T Certifiable
• No prior experience necessary
• Certifications & Licenses:
  • Must have a valid state driver license, for state of residence, with a good driving record
  • Must have a valid state Class A Commercial Driver License
  • Must be D.O.T Certifiable

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Purpose of Job Description

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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