CDL Class B Driver

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company seeks a Distribution Driver Class A/B responsible for delivering products statewide. The role entails preserving vehicle condition, adhering to safety regulations, and requires a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License along with customer service skills. Ideal candidates must be prepared for physical demands and potential flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to bars, restaurants, and hotels statewide.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain safety logs.
• Sort and load merchandise for deliveries.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Logistics planning

Education

Class A or B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class A/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 vehicles.
• Receive payment for goods delivered.
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery.
• Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the delivery vehicle at all times.
• Check in money and returned goods daily with the Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier.
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including the 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 unload cargo to make sure safety equipment is being utilized.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly and 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 A or 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.
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December, and other peak periods.
• Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening.
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs.

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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.