Delivery Driver Class A

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Vacation accrual and paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Bluffton is seeking a Distribution Driver Class A to deliver products, perform vehicle inspections, and manage logistics. This role includes daily deliveries to various customer locations while adhering to safety regulations.

Applicants should have a Class A Commercial Driver's License and at least one year of experience. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $25.25 plus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a driving role.
• Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations.
• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on vehicle.
• Receive payment for goods delivered.
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery.
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle at all times.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring safety equipment is used.

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. Southern Glazer's is a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more

Compensation includes an hourly pay rate of $25.25 per hour plus incentives.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class A delivers products to client locations, inspects vehicle condition, prepares, loads, unloads, operates, and cleans the vehicle, and follows all safety precautions according to SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. The position also involves reviewing standing orders, developing sales, processing payments, and maintaining records.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations
• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections on vehicle
• Receive payment for goods delivered
• Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery
• Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle at all times
• Check in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check‑in & Accounting Cashier
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR)
• Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (neat, clean, properly attired)
• Adhere to all Safety regulations and perform all duties in a safe manner
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring safety equipment is used
• Ensure cargo is secured properly, compliant with safety requirements
• Report any incidents to dispatcher
• Follow and adhere to all traffic laws
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
• Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs

This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. Any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative 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.