Delivery Driver - Knoxville, TN

Davita Inc.; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor in Tennessee is hiring a Delivery Driver. This role involves delivering products, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and maintaining vehicle integrity. The position offers competitive wages and significant benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Supplemental Aflac

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver License with F Endorsement required.
• Current DOT Medical Card required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers products according to scheduled routes and customer requirements.
• Operates vehicle safely per regulations and inspects vehicles regularly.
• Collects payments and communicates with customers regarding discrepancies.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Delivery Driver. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Delivers products to our customers according to developed scheduled and routes .

* Operates vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner with respect to weather and road conditions.

* Ensures that pre/post-trip inspection sheets are completed on each vehicle used. Notifies the Transportation Manager of discrepancies.

* Checks load conditions and maintains load using approved load-locks and tools in order to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.

* Maintains security of load ensuring bay of truck is locked at all times Delivery Driver Associate is away from vehicle.

* Ensures the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift.

* Handles, delivers, and works with all products that may be ordered by our customers.

* Delivers products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring that deliveries are made timely.

* Uses electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately and consistently record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations.

* Provides input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels.

* Ensures that all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked.

* Collects payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws.

* Communicates shortages and overages of products, and returns items to the Distribution center as necessary.

* Resolves issues when possible with customers, and/or communicates those issues to the Company for proper resolution.

* Ensures proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route.

* Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread.

* Performs job essential duties and responsibilities effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.

* Immediately reports any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcements authorities to Transportation Manager.

* Represents the Company therefore ensuring that the work uniform is worn properly, and maintains a neat and well groomed appearance.

* Maintains a positive attitude and good work habits.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

* TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit

* Valid Driver License with F Endorsement

* Current DOT Medical Card

Computer Skills

• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of smart phones

"Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law."