Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served Idaho and Montana for four generations.
Job Summary
The Delivery Driver: Class A CDL is responsible for local delivery and merchandising activities within an assigned territory, ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately, and professionally. The work schedule consists of 4, 10-hour shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete a pre-trip inspection of the assigned vehicle and equipment
- Drive a designated route, delivering products safely, efficiently, and professionally while complying with all DOT regulations and traffic laws
- Unload products from trailers using a pallet jack and/or hand truck
- Verify deliveries with store personnel and check in all products upon arrival
- Ensure order accuracy by confirming quantities and obtaining customer signatures
- Stock cooler space, shelf space, and promotional displays during each delivery
- Rotate products according to company freshness and merchandising standards
- Retrieve empty keg shells, damaged merchandise, and incorrectly ordered products for return credit
- Collect invoices and complete all required route documentation on a daily basis
- Maintain effective communication with sales representatives and retail account personnel
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Previous delivery driving experience is preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no major traffic violations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL and valid medical card
- Ability to safely maneuver a fully loaded hand truck
- Ability to operate standard handheld computer and route management devices
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20-30 lbs. and lift up to 160 lbs. to waist level. Duties require frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods
- Work independently while servicing multiple retail accounts throughout the day
- Safely operate delivery vehicles in a variety of weather and road conditions
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching up to 7%
- Health insurance after 60 days
- Discounted beverage products