Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great-Lakes-Wine-and-Spirits; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) enrollment

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Personal Time

Bonus opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits in Kalamazoo seeks a Delivery Associate to load and deliver beverages from our depot. You will drive CDL box trucks with airbrakes to accounts across northern Michigan and ensure accurate, damage-free deliveries in all weather conditions.

The role requires staying courteous with customers, handling equipment like pallet jacks and hi-los, and following all policies. The schedule is Monday–Friday with some Saturday shifts based on needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Chauffeur license (CDL) A or B with airbrake endorsement.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes.
• Hi-lo experience preferred; GPS/handheld familiarity helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and deliver to accounts across northern Michigan from Kalamazoo depot.
• Drive CDL box trucks with airbrakes.
• Ensure accurate delivery quantities and check for damages or errors.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Operate pallet jacks and occasional hi-lo equipment.
• Follow DOT, state and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Work in all weather

Willingness to take direction

Tools

CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement

Hi-lo experience

GPS/handheld device familiarity

Job description

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Delivery Associate for our depot in Kalamazoo.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Delivery Associate will be loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan from our Traverse City depot. Other duties include but not limited to:

• Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes
• Check product for damages and/or errors
• Customer Service skills are required - must be courteous, respectful and friendly
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks
• Occasionally operate hi-lo's
• Clean out trucks
• Collect payment and reconcile route
• Communicate with department personnel professionally
• Ability to operate equipment in all weather conditions
• Responsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantities
• Follow company, DOT, state and federal policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Saturday shifts may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Delivery Associate will be on the road in all weather conditions delivering orders to accounts. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to regularly lift up to 45 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

• Daily minimum $208.80 guaranteed plus commission
• Perfect Attendance Bonus opportunities (paid quarterly)
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.
• Other perks and incentives available.

Required Qualifications

• 21 years of age and older
• Chauffer license
• CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement
• Minimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes
• Hi-lo experience (preferred)
• Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to take direction and work independently
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.
• Acceptable driving record

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.