Driver

Brooklyn Bottling Corp.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and beverage distribution company is seeking a full-time Driver in Palmer, MA. The Driver will be responsible for safely operating a delivery vehicle, unloading products, and ensuring timely delivery to customers. Responsibilities include following designated routes, collecting payments, and maintaining professional interactions. This position offers a starting pay of $23/hour with a minimum of 40 hours per week, and may require longer hours during peak business periods.

Qualifications

• Driver must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with delivery routes in Palmer, MA is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and handle physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours.
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes daily.
• Load and unload a delivery vehicle efficiently.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Basic math (for payment collection)

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Lift gates

Job description

Iberia Foods Corp is a Food & Beverage distribution company with locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Chicago, Atlanta, and two locations in Florida, Miami and Orlando. Iberia Foods first started in 1930 with a diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America. We serve over 12,000 supermarkets, club stores, wholesalers and independent retailers.

Iberia Foods understands the unique and differentiated needs of each community. The company sells, distributes, and promotes a complete and diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean, Latin America.

We are looking for a driver to join our Team in Palmer, MA!

Pay is at $23/hour.

The Driver safely operates the delivery vehicle and follows designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner. The driver is responsible for physically unloading product from the truck and moving product into customer locations.

This is a full-time position. The total hours per week are a minimum of 40 hours and may exceed 40 hours per week on a regular basis.

This position may occasionally require longer hours during peak business periods.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes on a daily basis
• Follow specific delivery routes and time schedule to meet customer delivery requirements
• Load and unload a delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, lift gates
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customer contacts at each delivery site
• Collect payments from customers in the form of cash or check. Obtain clear, legible signatures on all invoices and credit memos
• Learn use of DEX
• Understand and comply with DOT regulations.
• Complete driver medical certification every two years
• Handle all products with care to avoid damage and loss
• Maintain positive work relations; support teamwork and help coworkers to accomplish team goals
• Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization
• Attendance: Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook.
• Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook