Distribution Driver Class B

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid sick leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is looking for a Distribution Driver Class B to deliver products across South Dakota, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and at least 1 year of driving experience.

The role includes a competitive pay rate of $26 per hour, plus a $6,000 sign-on bonus. Comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan are included.

Qualifications

• 1 year of driving experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physically able to lift and transport up to 48 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to various locations statewide.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.
• Receive payment and sort merchandise for delivery.

Skills

Experience in vehicle operation

Knowledge of safety regulations

Customer service skills

Education

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

What You Need To Know

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $26 per hour plus a $6,000 sign‑on bonus ($3,000 paid at 90 days and $3,000 paid at 180 days). Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class B is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect general condition of vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicle including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain 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 (e.g., neat, clean, and 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 being utilized
• Ensure cargo is secured properly and 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
• Class B 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
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

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. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.