Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate

MBG Texas and Mexcor International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morales Beverage Group seeks a Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate in Houston, TX to transport pre-ordered products to accounts, stock and rotate inventory, and perform warehouse duties. The role requires a positive attitude, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment.

Applicants must be at least 21, have a valid Texas driver’s license and a high school diploma, and be willing to pass background checks, drug screenings, and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• 1–3 years of general work experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store or consumer products experience is a plus.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screening; DOT compliance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld unit to label products and process orders.
• Hand-select orders in various warehouse environments and stack pallets.
• Transport products using forklift or pallet jack and shrink-wrap on loading dock.
• Deliver products to customers and ensure load stability.
• Merchandise and rotate products according to company standards.
• Invoice and collect monies due from customers; pick up company property as required.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and company policies; report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Customer relations

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Texas Driver’s License

DOT compliance

Job description

Established in 1989, Mexcor is a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Mexcor and its family of businesses include MBG and Mexcor International, among many other companies. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, Mexcor has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California. Mexcor has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. Mexcor offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day.

We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Morales Beverage Group seeks a Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate . We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate is responsible for driving and delivering pre-ordered products to assigned accounts, rotating and stocking products, and performing various warehouse duties. This role requires a professional with a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment.

MORALES BEVERAGE GROUP VALUES

• All-In: Being Accountable; If it’s to be, it’s up to me.
• People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic.
• Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse:

• Operate assigned handheld unit to create and correctly place labels on products.
• Hand-select orders within various warehouse environments, including non-temperature controlled, temperature controlled, and bonded holding areas.
• Stack products on pallets following proper selecting procedures (e.g., do not stack heavy on light product, labels must face out).
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport products.
• Shrink-wrap products on the loading dock.

Delivery Driver:

• Check the accuracy and stability of the load.
• Deliver products to customers.
• Merchandise, display, and rotate products according to company standards.
• Invoice and collect monies due from customers.
• Pick up company property as required.
• Secure company assets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Settle all accounts daily.

General:

• Follow MBG preferred work methods and immediately report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Adhere to sanitation requirements to comply with MBG policies.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including pallet jack, handheld unit, and personal protective equipment.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and safely operate all mechanical equipment.
• Attend all required company and safety meetings.

BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

• Collaborate with peers and leadership to strategize and solve issues that disrupt goal achievement
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and department leaders with the purpose of:
• Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance
• Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do
• Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility
• Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MDG and the work we do, from the top – down
• Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner
• Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do
• Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus: Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and fulfills obligations.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in the work process and outcomes.
• Safety Awareness: Understands the importance of safety and consistently follows safety policies.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent physical activity includes sitting, typing/keyboarding, walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull, and push up to 100 pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches and constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift and retrieving items from lower shelves.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional with a positive attitude, great organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a highly competitive environment.
• Ability to establish working relationships with accounts in the territory and aggressively grow and expand territory.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a proven track record of achieving sales and profit goals, distribution objectives, and creating positive relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• 1-3 years of general work experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Driving record must be within MVR policy guidelines.
• This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work out of town, as well as early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed. Your regular start time will be established on your first day and will remain in effect unless business needs require a change. When possible, any schedule changes will be communicated at least one week in advance. Employees are expected to remain on duty until all assigned responsibilities are completed. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and DOT compliance requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to

Morales Beverage Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Drug-Free Workplace: The Company is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Employees are expected to report to work free from the effects of illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana/THC, or any substance that may impair their ability to perform their job safely and effectively. Employment may be contingent upon successfully passing applicable drug and alcohol screenings, and employees may be subject to testing as permitted by company policy and applicable law.

Employment with Morales Beverage Group is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Morales Beverage Group, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.