Delivery Driver - CDL A

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is seeking a full-time Delivery Driver (CDL) to safely deliver products along assigned routes and service customer locations. You will operate a commercial vehicle in DOT compliance and adhere to company policies.

Hours: Mon–Fri, 5:00 am to finish. Ideal candidates hold a valid Class A CDL and 1–2 years of delivery experience, with strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of delivery or distribution experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL per DOT regulations; clean driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills to handle routine issues.
• Proficiency with smartphone and delivery software.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT-required inspections and ensure load security and inventory.
• Execute delivery routes, rotate products, and handle pick-ups as needed.
• Complete delivery documents, invoices, and payment processing accurately.
• Report delivery issues to the Delivery Supervisor promptly.
• Complete end-of-day procedures including AR reconciliation and inventory checks.
• Maintain load integrity and minimize breakage throughout the day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Delivery experience

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone usage

Job description

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Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a daily rate of $185 - $211 plus sales commissions, expected total pay between $68000 – $78000 / year. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Delivery Driver (with CDL) is responsible for the safe, timely delivery and service of all products sold within assigned route and to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle to reach all customer locations. The Delivery Driver must understand all company policies and procedures of said delivery. Delivery Drivers generally operate as one-person units.

Hours: M-F, 5:00 am to finish

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform all vehicle and DOT‑required activities in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations, including completion of daily pre‑and post‑trip inspections, verification of load security, inventory, and equipment, adherence to safety, check‑in, and check‑out procedures, and maintenance of a clean truck and trailer
• Execute assigned delivery routes by following established route sequences, delivering and rotating all product, and picking up empties, damaged, and Out‑of‑Code (OOC) product as required
• Accurately complete delivery documentation and transactions, including invoice review, payment processing, refusal and undelivered stop procedures, and verification that orders are complete and charges are correct
• Communicate delivery‑related issues to the Delivery Supervisor in a timely manner
• Complete required end‑of‑day procedures, including reconciliation of accounts receivable, inventory, and proper handling of out‑of‑date product
• Maintain load integrity throughout the workday by leveling product and taking reasonable steps to minimize breakage
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in material delivery or distribution. 3-5 years preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) in accordance with DOT regulations; driving record must meet company standards and remain free of disqualifying violations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams and external customers
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve routine delivery‑related issues
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately process merchandise pricing and invoicing.
• Proficiency in using a smartphone, delivery software, and applicable computer systems
• Working knowledge of company objectives, policies, and procedures

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to48pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affimative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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