CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Schott Distributing Company, Inc.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

$500 annual work clothing allowance

Flexible scheduling

Annual profit-sharing and Christmas bonuses

Free or discounted beverages

Job summary

A local beverage distribution company in Rochester, MN is seeking motivated Delivery Drivers (and trainees!). Key responsibilities include loading, unloading, and delivering beverages while ensuring strong relationships with customers. Ideal candidates should possess a clean driving record, physical ability to lift heavy items, and strong customer service skills. Competitive benefits are offered from day one, including health insurance and generous PTO. Join a dedicated team and enjoy a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record with no DWI/DUI in the last 5 years.
• Ability to lift and move cases (25 lbs) and kegs (up to 160 lbs) repeatedly.
• Must be 18+ and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at customer locations.
• Build strong relationships with customers as a friendly brand ambassador.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and follow DOT/FMCSA rules.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand carts

Job description

Hit the Road with Schott Distributing! We’re looking for motivated Delivery Drivers (and trainees!) to join our team in Rochester, MN. If you like staying active, working with people, and bringing beer, seltzer, cider, and other beverages to customers across our community, this could be the perfect fit!

What You’ll Do:

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at customer locations
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts as needed.
• Build strong relationships with customers as a friendly brand ambassador
• Rotate stock, build displays and collect payments at accounts
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and follow DOT/FMCSA rules
• Represent Schott Distributing with professionalism and pride on every route

What We’re Looking For:

• CDL-A Drivers ready to roll
• Or Driver Trainees eager to earn their CDL (we’ll provide the training!)
• Clean driving record (no DWI/DUI in the last 5 years)
• Ability to lift and move cases (25 lbs) and kegs (up to 160 lbs) on a repeated basis throughout the day, sometimes in awkward spaces.
• Must be 18+ and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening
• Strong attention to detail- accuracy matters when delivering orders!
• Strong customer service skills and reliability

Why Drive With Schott?

We’re a local, family-oriented business that values our team members and recognizes hard work. When you join Schott, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a fun, dedicated crew that takes pride in what we do.

Benefits Starting Day One:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period
• 401(k) + company match- start saving from day one
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• $500 annual work clothing allowance + uniforms provided

Time Off & Flexibility:

• 9 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Generous PTO- earn up to 17 days your first year
• PTO carryover and quarterly sell-back options
• Flexible scheduling when life happens
• Annual profit-sharing and Christmas bonuses
• Thanksgiving turkeys and Easter hams for your family
• Free or discounted beverages for employees (limitations apply)
• Family-oriented culture- enjoy company events, picnics and holiday parties

Be Part of Something Great

Schott Distributing is a local, family-oriented company where hard work is recognized and rewarded. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that supports the ever-growing world of beer, cider, seltzer, spirits, wine, THC, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact- while having some fun along the way- we want to hear from you!

Apply today and start building your future with us!