Delivery Driver - CDL Trainee

The Odom Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee bonuses

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Odom Corporation is seeking a Delivery Driver - CDL Trainee to ensure accurate and timely work to meet the needs of customers and the company. This role involves daily delivery and unloading of beverage products while providing excellent customer service and maintaining delivery documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, reading routing manifests, safely delivering products, and using equipment like forklifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Clean driving record with no SR22 insurance.
• Valid medical card prior to start date.
• CDL A permit must be obtained prior to start date.
• CDL A license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Driving abstract and auto insurance declaration are required prior to hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes required reports.
• Reads routing manifests to deliver products to customers.
• Safely and efficiently delivers product to customers per manifest instructions.
• Uses trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to transport products.
• Operates a non-CDL box truck during CDL training period as needed.
• Maintains compliance with safety procedures and delivery standards.
• Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions.
• Documents customer receipts, delivery errors, and credits.
• Obtains customer signatures for pickups and deliveries.

Skills

CDL A permit

CDL A license within 90 days

Clean driving record

Excellent written and verbal comms

Good customer relations

21 years of age

Driving abstract and auto insurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Odom Corporation is seeking a Delivery Driver - CDL Trainee to ensure accurate and timely work is being performed to best meet the needs of the customers and the departmental goals for the overall company goals.

This position is for the daily delivery and unloading of beverage products to customer locations, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining accurate delivery documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

What You'll Do:

Delivery Operations

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and completes required reports.
• Reads and efficiently works from routing manifests to deliver products to customers.
• Safely and efficiently delivers product to customers per instructions on the manifest.
• Uses trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to transport and deliver products.
• Operates a non-CDL box truck as needed during the CDL training period.
• Maintains compliance with company safety procedures and delivery standards.

Customer Service & Route Management

• Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions accurately.
• Assists customers during deliveries as needed.
• Documents customer receipts, omissions, delivery errors, and credits.
• Obtains customer signatures for pickups and deliveries.
• Listens to and addresses customer service concerns professionally.
• Maintains positive customer relationships through quality service.

Inventory & Documentation

• Accurately records invoices, payments, credits, and route information.
• Maintains accurate route records and follows established check-in procedures.
• Verifies payments and returned product upon route completion.
• Places stock on shelves or racks when required during customer deliveries.
• Collects empty containers, rejected products, and unsold merchandise.
• Suggests and implements ways to improve service, quality, and company profitability.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Clean driving record with no SR22 insurance.
• Valid medical card prior to start date.
• CDL A permit must be obtained prior to the start date.
• CDL A license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Driving abstract and auto insurance declaration are required prior to hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join Odom?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to a broad range of responsibilities
• $500 60-day sign-on bonus
• $500 employment bonus after 6 months and $500 employment bonus after 12 months of employment
• Incredible work/life balance.
• Medical and Dental Benefits.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Competitive wages.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 170 pounds (full beer kegs).
• Operates a pallet jack and hand cart to transport products safely.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Will work during varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may occasionally be high due to environmental conditions.

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

ABOUT THE ODOM CORPORATION

The Odom Corporation is one of the largest and most respected beverage distributors in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. For more than 90 years, we have partnered with leading suppliers and retailers while investing in our employees, customers, and communities.

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and position requirements as business needs require.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Medical Exam

Auto Insurance

DOT A

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