Driver - CDL A or B - Chicopee (Quality Beverage)

Martignetti Companies; Chicopee (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Route Delivery Driver to join their team. This role involves delivering products to retail accounts while maintaining high customer service standards. The ideal candidate will possess a valid CDL, have a strong commitment to safety, and be able to lift heavy products. Join a company that values its employees and offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. If you are looking for a fulfilling driving position with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Valid CDL and DOT Medical Certificate required for driving.
• 3 years of route driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to businesses on a scheduled route.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure product freshness.
• Maintain vehicle and facility appearance.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Physical Stamina

Route Driving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Route Delivery Driver with a CDL license delivers products to businesses on a scheduled route or intermittently. Establish and maintain high levels of customer service. This is a union position (local 404).

Compensation:

CDL Class A Drivers: $27.67/hr

CDL Class B Drivers: $26.67/hr

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday

Key Accountabilities

• Drive commercial delivery trucks, vans, and/or tractor-trailer combinations to deliver product to retail accounts.
• Build strong relationships with retailers by delivering products in a timely and efficient manner and rotating product as necessary to ensure freshness.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, invoices, display forms, load sheets, and cash/checks within appropriate time frames.
• Ensure accurate completion of Department of Transportation checklist and report maintenance problems and accidents in a timely manner.
• Look for innovation and continuous improvement in the Delivery Department and in the company overall.
• Maintain appearance of facility including monitoring and repacking damaged product and general maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner. Load and unload delivery trucks and ensure proper stock rotation in the warehouse and on the trucks.
• Merchandising stores, rotating product, building displays, following Sales Representatives' direction.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate effective use of safety rules including proper lifting.
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs.
• Ability to operate a two-wheeled hand truck, pushing and pulling weights exceeding 150 lbs.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Education/Training/Experience

• Valid Commercial Driver's License and DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 Years of route driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals.
• Basic computer experience or knowledge a plus.

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Able to lift, load, unload and move product weighing up to 165 lbs. as well as hang merchandise materials sometimes requiring the use of power tools.
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the workday.
• Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects, or vendors.
• Potential for accidents due to over-the-road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods, or the setup of displays.

At Quality Beverage, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and by offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply and join a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!

Quality Beverage is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.

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NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn’t exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.