Delivery Driver - CDL Class A - Anchorage

columbiaexternalcareersite; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Personal day

Vacation after 1 year

Bonuses

Job summary

Columbia External Careers Site is seeking CDL Delivery Drivers in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves delivering, unloading, and checking in products at customer accounts while providing top-notch customer service.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Sales Representatives and Merchandisers, ensuring paperwork and payments are accurate, and complying with DOT/state regulations. Local travel, full-time hours, and opportunities for incentives are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) required
• Maintain valid driver’s license with clean driving record and current certifications

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and check-in products at customer accounts
• Balance invoices and verify payments; ensure paperwork is received
• Deliver Company products safely and in a timely manner
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service at all times
• Adhere to DOT and state liquor laws and company policies
• Inspect vehicle pre- and post-trip for maintenance and safety
• Collaborate with team to support company initiatives
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Work ethic

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Job description

CDL Delivery Drivers play a critical role in the day-to-day operations, while interacting with customers, Sales Representatives, and Merchandisers daily to meet the expectations of the business. They are responsible for delivering, unloading and checking in the product to customers each day. Our Drivers are the face of the Company and must provide top notch customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unloading, loading, and checking-in products at customer accounts
• Balancing invoices, verifying payments, and ensuring applicable paperwork is received
• Work or rotate delivered product when necessary
• Uphold sustainable relationships with customer accounts by providing outstanding consistent customer service
• Adhere to and follow all Company policies, procedures and government regulations including all DOT & state liquor laws and regulations
• Complete Driver assigned duties delivering Company's products in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Inspects the vehicle pre- and post-trip to monitor the maintenance and safety of the vehicle
• Work with all team members on a continual basis to support and evaluate company initiatives
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to diffuse conflict

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates indoors and outdoors.

Physical Demands

• Use of hand truck, pallet jack, and lift gate.
• Lift/carry and push/pull 35 lbs. repetitively, moving kegs up to 165 lbs.
• Repetitive bending /stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary and may include overtime. This position does not have any overnight or long-haul travel/hours.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and current certifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months previous CDL driving experience
• Previous grocery or retail experience
• Class A Manual Transmission
• Previous grocery, direct-store-delivery (DSD) or retail experience

Compensation

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days of continuous employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan after 90 days of continuous employment.
• Employees receive eight paid holidays and one personal day per year and are eligible for 1 week paid vacation following 1 year of continued employment.
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.

Reports to: Delivery Supervisor
Classification: Non-exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets