Delivery Driver Trainee

United Carolina Beverages & Caffey Distributing Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

United Carolina Beverages & Caffey Distributing Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a CDL-A trainee to develop into a safe, professional delivery driver. You will gain hands-on experience with delivery operations, route execution, and customer service while learning company policies.

You will operate equipment safely, assist with merchandising, prepare invoices, collect payments, and resolve service issues.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL-A trainee program completion and be learning to perform all aspects of delivery operations.
• Learn to professionally deliver stops in all areas and departments while following store policy and OSHA standards.
• Develop invoicing, payment collection and transaction recording skills with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to become a safe, professional CDL-A delivery driver.
• Learn to use pallet jacks, docks and dock-levelers, and operate trucks and trailers safely.
• Prepare invoices, collect payments from customers and record transactions on receipts.
• Deliver to stores in assigned area and maintain merchandising standards.
• Maintain a neat back stock, cold boxes and displays and follow company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CDL-A training completion

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dock equipment

Trucks & trailers

Job description

SUMMARYThe primary responsibility of this role is to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a safe, professional, and effective CDL-A delivery driver. This position is designed for individuals completing CDL training and gaining hands-on experience with delivery operations, customer service, route execution, and merchandising standards. The individual will be expected to learn and perform all aspects of the delivery process, operate company equipment safely, and represent the company in a professional and customer-focused manner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a safe, professional, and effective CDL-A delivery driver Is familiar with and certified to use all types of delivery equipment, including pallet jacks, docks and dock-levelers, trucks and trailers per company and OSHA standards.Learn how to professionally deliver stops in all areas and departments to ensure flexibility.Learn how to prepare invoices, collect payments from customers and record transactions on customer receipt.Listen to and resolve service complaints.Represent the company in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service.Maintain a friendly, working relationship with the Manager on each account on all routes in assigned areaConfer with Delivery Supervisors to resolve customer problems, opportunities, competitive activity in your market, and potential overage situationsCheck in product with Store Manager, following store policy.Restock cold boxes, displays, shelves and other areas where products are available for sale.Responsible for keeping back stock, cold box and displays rotated and in a clean and organized mannerAdhere to company account and merchandising standards in all accounts.Responsible for adhering to Overage Beer PolicyMaintain safe driving record and comply with company driving policy.Attending all scheduled meetings and company functions as required.Adhere to dress code, including safety non-negotiables,” and be properly groomed.Obey all federal, state, and local laws.Perform other duties as assigned.