Delivery Driver - CDL Class A - Union

columbiaexternalcareersite; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k after 90 days

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonuses/incentives

Job summary

Columbia External Careers Site seeks a CDL Delivery Driver to unload, deliver, and verify products at customer locations. You will interact with customers and team members daily, ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling of goods.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, maintaining service standards, and supporting company initiatives while adhering to DOT and liquor regulations. Local travel and full-time hours apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and check-in products at customer accounts.
• Balance invoices, verify payments, and ensure paperwork is received.
• Deliver Company's products in a safe, timely and professional manner.
• Inspect the vehicle pre- and post-trip for maintenance and safety.

Skills

CDL

Delivery

Customer service

Safety

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months CDL driving experience

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

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