Distribution Driver Non-CDL - Union

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Syosset, NY seeks a Distribution Driver Helper to assist delivery teams with route execution, invoicing, and customer interactions.

This role requires CDL Class A or B, warehousing experience, and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; you will lift up to 48 pounds and participate in safety meetings.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in warehousing or delivery support.
• Must obtain CDL Class A or B license.
• Experience in warehousing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to licensed retailers per invoicing.
• Check-in orders with customers in a courteous manner.
• Collect payments and manage receipts.
• Account for delivered and returned merchandise.
• Maintain delivery logs and safety practices.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and complete required safety courses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Analytical/problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Commercial Driver's License (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 the preeminent wine and spirits 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 $20 / 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

Additional Primary Responsibilities

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 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 and 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.

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