Delivery Driver - CDL A

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC.; Shirley, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is seeking a Delivery Driver (CDL) to safely and timely deliver products to customers on an assigned route. This one-person unit role requires adherence to DOT regulations and strong safety practices.

Hours Monday–Friday, 5:00 am start; candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, 3–5 years’ delivery experience, and solid communication with internal teams and customers. Competitive pay includes daily pay and commissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in material delivery or distribution.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL per DOT regulations; driving record must meet company standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.
• Ability to read and process merchandise pricing and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle and DOT-required inspections, verify load security, inventory, and equipment.
• Execute delivery routes, deliver and rotate products, pick up empties and Damaged/OOC items.
• Complete delivery docs, review invoices, process payments, and verify charges.
• Communicate delivery issues to the Delivery Supervisor promptly.
• Complete end-of-day procedures including reconciliations for AR and inventory.
• Maintain load integrity and minimize breakage; operate forklift equipment when needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delivery software

Mobile apps

GPS navigation

Job description

What You Need To Know

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 pay of $173-$211 plus commissions. 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 3-5 years of experience in material delivery or distribution
• 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 Aff... 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail]