Distribution Driver Non-CDL - Union

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Louisville, KY is seeking a Distribution Driver Helper to assist delivery drivers on assigned routes. You will deliver products to licensed retailers, check-in orders with customers, collect payments, and help manage invoices and logs to ensure accurate deliveries.

The role requires a valid Class A or B CDL, warehousing experience, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• CDL Class A or B must be obtained.
• Experience in warehousing environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to licensed retailers as invoiced.
• Check-in invoiced orders with customers professionally.
• Collect and return payments as required.
• Account for all invoices of delivered and returned merchandise.
• Maintain delivery logs and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

CDL Class A or B

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $22.50 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Helper is responsible for assisting delivery drivers with assigned route delivery functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver products as invoiced to specified licensed retailers
• Check-in invoiced orders with customers in a friendly, courteous manner
• Collect and return all payments as required
• Account for all invoices of merchandise delivered and merchandise returned
• Collect empty boxes to be used for redelivery, as needed
• Ensure delivery logs are completed as required
• Ensure check-in procedures are followed daily
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Take only safety courses and other classes as needed
• Report all moving violations to management
• Drive equipment in a professional and safe manner, as needed within licensing requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 years of experience
• Must obtain Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
• Experience in a warehousing environment
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

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 48pounds
• 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 Affiriative 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail]