CDL Delivery Driver - Local Route

Summit Beverage; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Beverage in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Local Route Delivery Driver to handle daily product deliveries to large volume stores, unload merchandise, stock shelves, and set up displays.

This role features a four-day, 10-hour schedule with home daily, emphasizing safe driving, accurate routing, and excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with CDL and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with willingness to upgrade.
• Current Class A CDL and DOT medical card strongly preferred.
• Previous delivery experience; grocery/retail/beverage a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage own route and delegate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily work requests and have schedules signed off by account management.
• Execute delivery to all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, racks, and displays.
• Pull outdated, damaged, and unsellable products and notify Sales Representative.
• Work all back stock and set up promotional displays per standards.
• Assist in resolving customer inquiries and service complaints.

Skills

CDL Class B

Delivery experience

Customer service

Time management

Safety conscious

GPS navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL training or certification (preferred)

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

Description

Local Route - Home Daily!

Work 4 Days a Week; 3 Day Weekends!

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for delivery and unloading of product merchandise within large volume stores. Duties include driving a Class A or Class B CDL truck to deliver to a variety of accounts which will be your responsibility to oversee. While at the account, duties include stocking shelves, rotating product, setting up displays, cooler stocking, product rotation, storage room organization, and the efficient movement of product from storage to the sales floor.

RESPONISIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Receive daily work request at start of each workday and have schedules signed off by account management (Store Representative).
• Execute delivery to all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, racks, and in displays.

Route Responsibilities:

• Receive daily work request at start of each workday and have schedules signed off by account management (Store Representative).
• Review account instructions as provided by Supervisor or Sales Representatives.
• Communicate with appropriate Sales Representatives daily.
• Execute delivery to all accounts as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Pull outdated, damaged, and unsellable products – place in back stock and notify Sales Representative.
• Stock, rotate, and face product in coolers, on shelves, racks, and in displays.
• Work all back stock (re-stock neatly and securely) as required by Supervisor and Sales Representative.
• Set up and rotate sales promotion displays (including signage) according to store and Company standards.
• Assist in resolving customer inquiries and service complaints.
• Notify Supervisor of any problems or opportunities with assigned accounts.
• Follow monthly PFP (Pay For Performance) objectives.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director of Delivery Operations.

Professionalism/Company Guidelines:

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations regarding the merchandising of alcoholic beverages.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal and State CDL laws including all Federal drug and alcohol laws.
• Maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License, DOT Medical card, and acceptable driving record.
• Does not abuse equipment and maintain company property such as Company vehicles.
• Take responsibility for all actions on route.
• Maintain appropriate dress and appearance per Company standards.
• Display effective interpersonal communication (supplier, employee, customer).
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all areas of responsibility to ensure quality of work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Show sound judgment, decision-making, and accountability.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with willingness to upgrade.
• Current Class A CDL and DOT medical card strongly preferred.
• Previous delivery experience. Grocery/retail/beverage experience a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the public as appropriate.
• Ability to manage own route and delegate effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and independently with good time management.
• Ability to handle wide range of tasks.
• Understand and effectively communicate Summit Beverage's organizational mission and goals.

Physical and Other Requirements: This position requires a minimum of four 10-hour days Tuesday - Friday. The shifts, end times, and total hours worked may vary depending on the season and quantity of deliveries, sometimes exceeding 10 hours.

• Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computer/table/office equipment. Must be able to read and interpret documentation. 75-100%
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and business contacts. Must be aware of environment when driving. 75-100%
• Standing/Walking: 75-100%
• Sitting: 0-24%
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 50-74%
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling (approx. 50lbs up to 160lbs): 75-100%
• Grasping/Feeling/Hand Dexterity: 75-100%
• Driving/Travel: 0-24%