CBU - Driver - CDL

CareerArc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading wine and spirits wholesaler where your role as a Delivery Driver is crucial to ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. This position offers a vibrant workplace culture that values accountability and professionalism. You will be responsible for delivering products to a variety of customers, including grocery stores and restaurants, while ensuring the security of your vehicle and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. If you are an energetic individual with a CDL license and a passion for service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in an engaging and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Training and support for drivers

Qualifications

• 2+ years of delivery experience preferred.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products accurately and on time to various venues.
• Operate commercial vehicle safely and conduct inspections.
• Provide feedback to management regarding routes and concerns.

Skills

Commercial Driving

Customer Service

Route Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone for HOS software

Job description

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Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

RNDC is looking for energetic Delivery Drivers that possess a CDL license. As a member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the products we sell are delivered on time, and orders are filled accurately. We ensure that you have the training and support you need to make a meaningful difference. Drivers are responsible for making deliveries and providing best in class customer service to an established set of customers including grocery store, liquor stores, hotels, bars, restaurants, convenience store and other venues.

In this role, you will

1. Accurately deliver all products by bottle, case, or pallet from the delivery truck to the customer’s account by hand truck.
2. Safely operate commercial vehicle and properly conduct a pre and post trip inspection, notating any vehicle defects.
3. Make an average of 20 timely deliveries a day. May deliver more accounts during high volume seasons.
4. Verify receipt of correct order with the customer by checking product against invoice, obtain customer signature and payment if necessary, for goods received.
5. Ensure physical security of truck at all times.
6. Provide regular feedback to management regarding route changes, concerns, or areas of opportunity.
7. Abide by the DOT hours of service rules and regulations for their license type.
8. May utilize a smartphone for interaction with hours of service (HOS) software, point of delivery (POD) invoicing, and/or driver monitoring programs.

What you bring to RNDC

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, two years delivery experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and will occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

• Requires a current Class B CDL driver's license (Class A CDL license also allowed and may be required for positions based on location); ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a valid DOT medical certification card and file appropriately with the state Motor Vehicle Department.
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state.

COVID-19 considerations:

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

What's in it for you

• 3+ years of commercial driving experience
• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.