Driver

Connecticut Distributors; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Distributors seeks a full-time delivery driver to unload and deliver pre-sold products in a fast-paced environment. You will interact with customers daily, manage payments, and maintain accurate delivery records while complying with liquor laws.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and driving a DOT-compliant vehicle, maintaining vehicle condition, and ensuring safety and confidentiality of information. Bi-lingual is a plus. EOE.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B required.
• Minimum 1 year of delivery/related experience.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver orders of wine, spirits, and beverages to accounts.
• Maintain customer relationships and resolve concerns.
• Collect payments and reconcile deliveries with receipts.
• Record daily sales and delivery records.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle; ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

CDL A/B

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Full time

Job Description Summary

We are experts in the 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 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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits 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.

Competencies

• 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.

$28.80/hr

CDI 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.

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