Delivery Driver

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A beverage distribution company in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure timely delivery of products and handle customer payments accurately. This full-time position is entry-level and suitable for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include driving to various locations, recording transactions, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Competitive compensation includes a base pay of $50,000 per year with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive safely and deliver products.
• Experience in customer service and handling payments.
• Basic knowledge of record keeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wine, beer, and non-alcoholic products to customer locations.
• Collect payments and maintain accurate records.
• Review customer orders for proper delivery.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Record keeping

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Delivery Driver position at Empire Distributors, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC involves the safe and timely delivery of wine, beer, and non‑alcoholic products to customer locations, handling payments, and maintaining accurate records.

Compensation

Base pay: $50,000/yr. Potential bonus and benefits available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drive truck to deliver items such as wine, beer, and non‑alcoholic products to customer locations.
• Collect payments from customers and record transactions on customer invoices/receipts.
• Review customer orders to ensure proper delivery of product.
• Record sales or delivery information on a delivery record.
• Issue or obtain appropriate customer signature on invoice/receipt for pickup or delivery.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
• Collect or pick up empty containers, kegs, or rejected/unsold merchandise and return them to the warehouse for distribution back to suppliers or inventory.
• Inspect loads and ensure proper packing and security to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage; load truck when necessary.
• Load, unload, and deliver all products that may be ordered by customers.
• Use telematics devices, including delivery routes and driver logs.
• Use electronic devices to accurately and consistently record start and stop times on the time‑clock device, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
• Complete training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro‑Tread.
• Clean the inside of the cab and box of the assigned truck.
• Perform daily routine vehicle inspection reports, noting damages or defects to the truck pre‑ and post‑trip.
• Arrange repairs or maintenance as needed in coordination with management.
• Use all company equipment as required.
• Perform job essential duties while being monitored via DriveCam.
• Move inventory in the warehouse and participate in inventory activities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ABC Permit (or ability to obtain).

Equal Opportunity Statement

“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.”

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wine & Spirits