CDL-A Route Support Driver (Delivery + Helper Role)

West-Side-Beer-Distributing; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Home daily

Company-paid life and disability

Paid time off

Paid training and growth opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

West Side Beer Distributing in Romulus, MI seeks a CDL-A Route Support Driver for local beverage deliveries. Schedule: Tue–Fri, 6:00 AM start, four-day week. Home daily with competitive benefits. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 annually plus potential commission.

Role includes driving duties and heavy lifting, with driver and helper routes. Reports to Delivery Manager; non-exempt status. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Clean MVR and valid DOT Medical Card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide route coverage and support based on daily business needs.
• Operate CDL-A vehicles when assigned.
• Frequently work as a delivery helper, assisting with unloading and deliveries.
• Deliver products safely and accurately to customers.
• Load/unload product using carts, dollies, and lift gates.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections when driving.

Skills

CDL-A driving

Job description

Family Owned. Community Focused. Employee Centric.

West Side Beer Distributing is a family-owned, Michigan-based, beverage wholesaler with operations in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Metro Detroit areas. We take an employee-centric, community-focused approach in how we do business. And we are looking for team members who share those same values!

West Side Beer Distributing is a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

"The best word I can use to describe West Side Beer is Family. People feel valued, people feel that they matter. The company is fully making a commitment to them to make sure they love to work at the place they work."

- Tony DePagter, Business Development Manager

West Side Beer Distributing offers competitive benefit packages for eligible, full time employees. We provide a wide array of benefits options to choose from which allows employees to select the best plans for them and their families.

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community Appreciation Program

Open Positions

Position:CDL-A Route Support Driver (Delivery + Helper Role)

Location: Romulus, MI

Job Id:1238

# of Openings:1

CDL-A Route Support Driver (4-Day Work Week | Local | Home Daily)
West Side Beer Distributing is seeking a CDL-A Route Support Driver for local beverage deliveries in Wayne County.
Location:Romulus
Schedule:Tuesday - Friday | 6:00 AM start (4-day work week)
Compensation:$50,000 - $55,000 annually (Hourly + Commission)
Compensation varies based on daily assignment (driver vs. helper routes)
Reports To:Delivery Manager
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

What We Offer

• 4-day work week (3 days off)
• Home daily - no overnights
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training and growth opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment

What You'll Do

• Provide route coverage and support based on daily business needs
• Operate CDL-A vehicles when assigned (not guaranteed daily)
• Frequently work as a delivery helper, assisting with unloading and deliveries
• Deliver products safely and accurately to customers
• Load/unload product using carts, dollies, and lift gates
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections when driving
• Use handheld devices for deliveries and invoicing
• Provide strong customer service at each stop
• Follow all FMCSA, DOT, and company safety guidelines

What You'll Need

• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience (required)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Ability to perform physical delivery work daily
• Comfortable working in a helper-heavy role

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 160 lbs. with assistance or equipment
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift
• Work in outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Work in retail and warehouse environments with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• Safely operate all assigned delivery equipment and maintain a clean, safe vehicle

West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. West Side Beer Distributing strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

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