Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401K enrollment

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Employee Assistance Programs

Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is hiring a Delivery Associate for Kalamazoo. You will drive CDL box trucks, verify products, and provide courteous service to customers. The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds and operating equipment like pallet jacks and hi-lo under all weather conditions.

The position includes a daily guarantee with commission potential, full-time hours, and benefits. CDL with airbrake endorsement and driving experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold CDL A or B with airbrake endorsement and drive CDL box trucks.
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes.
• Customer service skills and a courteous, respectful demeanor required.
• Ability to operate Hi-lo and GPS/handheld devices is preferred.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to accounts following correct quantities and routes.
• Operate CDL box trucks with airbrakes and pallet jacks; occasionally hi-lo.
• Ensure product quality, check for damages, and collect payment when applicable.
• Maintain professional communication with department staff and customers.
• Adhere to company, DOT, state, and federal policies; follow safety procedures.

Skills

CDL A or B with airbrake endorsement

CDL box trucks driving experience

2+ years driving experience

GPS/handheld device experience helpful

Customer service oriented

Willingness to work in all weather

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs

Tools

Hi-lo experience

Airbrakes knowledge

GPS handheld devices

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

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.

A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position. All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process. Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed. By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.

All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record and credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.

By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record and the conditions of employment.