Driver

Breakthru Beverage Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a CDL driver to deliver pre-sold beverages from the distribution center to account locations. You will operate a vehicle, maintain safe operations, and manage customer relations with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; union benefits, health care, and retirement plans are available as part of the company program.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license, CDL (Class A or B commercial license).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related area.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with high levels of professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages to accounts in a safe and responsible manner while complying with federal mandated laws.
• Manage the Customer Relationship
• Maintain good relations with retail customers. Provides customer service by listening and resolving customer concerns.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Collect payment from customers and reconcile the assigned load with receipts and delivery invoice.
• Records sales by completing daily sales and delivery records
• Returns empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise by making appropriate collections from customers.
• Responsible for some paperwork because of liquor laws invoices must be signed when the product is dropped off.
• Ensures the company and themselves remain compliant with all applicable federal mandated laws and requirements for a DOT driver.
• Maintains records by completing DOT driver log.
• Performs duties in a safe manner by following established safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle
• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies, procedures, highway rules and regulations.
• Maintains appearance of delivery truck by daily cleaning of the inside of the truck.
• Requests routine truck maintenance by completing written maintenance request form.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:

Market Operations

Job Description Summary:

We are experts in the beer, wine, and spirits industry looking for individuals who share our passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

As a member of our CDL driving team you will interact with customers daily to manually unload/deliver pre-sold products from our Distribution Center to their account locations in a safe and efficient manner.

If you are the type to roll up your sleeves and are ready for a rewarding career with a Company that supports and empowers their associates, then come join the Breakthru Beverage family.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages to accounts in a safe and responsible manner while complying with federal mandated laws.

Manage the Customer Relationship

• Maintain good relations with retail customers. Provides customer service by listening and resolving customer concerns.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Collect payment from customers and reconcile the assigned load with receipts and delivery invoice.
• Records sales by completing daily sales and delivery records
• Returns empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise by making appropriate collections from customers.
• Responsible for some paperwork because of liquor laws invoices must be signed when the product is dropped off.

Ensures the company and themselves remain compliant with all applicable federal mandated laws and requirements for a DOT driver.

• Maintains records by completing DOT driver log.
• Performs duties in a safe manner by following established safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Maintain vehicle

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies, procedures, highway rules and regulations.
• Maintains appearance of delivery truck by daily cleaning of the inside of the truck.
• Requests routine truck maintenance by completing written maintenance request form.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid driver’s license, CDL (Class A or B commercial license)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related area
• Demonstrate good communication skills with high levels of professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Frequently climb into and out of truck.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device.
• Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Salary and Benefit Statement:
Any offered salary is determined based on the union collective bargaining unit and certifications held.

Compensation:

$40.14/hr. with high potential for OT & contracted Union pay increases

This position is eligible for union benefits including health care, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Breakthru Beverage Group

Headquartered in New York, NY & Cicero, IL

Breakthru Beverage Group is a family-owned beverage distributor delivering renowned brands across North America, with over $8 billion in annual sales and 10,000 associates.

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Company Breakthru Beverage Group

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States