CDL Class B Driver

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is looking for a full-time Distribution Driver Class B in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position involves delivering products to various client locations while ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a Class B Commercial Driver's License. The role demands physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, disability options, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, and hotels.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle.
• Receive payment for goods delivered.
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery.
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle.
• Complete all required paperwork, including DOT logbook.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods.

Job description

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class B is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect general condition of vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicle including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle
• Receive payment for goods delivered
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle at all times
• Check in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR)
• Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired)
• Adhere to all Safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods
• Load and unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized
• Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements
• Report any incidents to dispatcher
• Follow/adhere to all traffic laws
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• Class B Commercial Driver's License required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affi… (continue the full paragraph as provided without tags). SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.