Driver - Trainee (Delivery)

J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with 60% matching up to 10% of薪

Job summary

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. in Tampa, FL seeks a Permit Delivery Driver for local routes home daily. We offer paid CDL training to obtain Class A license and a competitive starting salary with room for growth.

As part of a team, you will deliver beer and beverages to accounts, unload using equipment, and provide excellent customer service. Full-time schedule Tuesday-Saturday with early start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience working in distribution or other physically demanding jobs.
• Must be electric pallet jack certified or able to complete the in‑house certification program.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to deliver product to assigned accounts.
• Unloads beer from truck using lift gates, hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, and more.
• Stocks and rotates delivered product in coolers and builds in‑store displays when required.
• Uses handheld device to prepare invoices, look up account balances, and input payments for each stop on assigned route.
• Communicates with merchandisers, sales representatives, and other vendors to complete the delivery of products.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack certification

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Permit Delivery Driver (FREE/Paid CDL Training Program)

Must have permit to be considered.

Want to be a CDL Class A driver that'shome daily?

We have only local routes that you will guarantee you are home every night!

We offer paid training to get your Class A license!

Come drive your success with one of Florida’s top beer distributors. We offer outstanding benefits, opportunities for leadership and growth, and a top-tier safety record with a top-of-the-line fleet. We are looking for a self‑motivated, reliable, customer‑focused team member who is willing to work and succeed with us. Our ideal candidate can work in all types of conditions and enjoys a fast‑paced work environment while offering excellent customer service. Above all, we operate as a team, and our coworkers enjoy coming to work every day ready to help each other. We invest in our employees because our most important asset is our People.

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. is a leading beer distributor in Florida and distributes products from suppliers including Miller, Coors, Heineken, Guinness, Yuengling, Sierra Nevada, and Sam Adams, just to name a few. Our mission is to be the “First Choice” distributor for our Employees, Customers, and Suppliers as the variety leader in the beverage industry. By earning #3 of 50 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2023, our employees have voiced why they truly enjoy working for J.J. Taylor!

Work Schedule

Full time, Tuesday - Saturday, approximate 5:00 AM start time

Required License

Class A license/Permit (FREE CDL program--We will train you in our paid training program.)

Driver Salary

$60,000 - $70,000/ year with verified experience considered

Home Daily

Local routes

401K

60% matching up to 10% of salary

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, company-paid long term & short term disability, company-paid life insurance, and many other programs available

General Summary

Our drivers arrive to our warehouse each morning ready to represent our company and exceed customer expectations. They drive trucks over established, assigned routes to deliver some of the world’s leading beer brands and other beverages. At each account, they unload, stock, and rotate product in stores, restaurants, and bars. Drivers also interact with customers to take any additional orders, answer questions, and collect payment.

Location

Tampa, Florida

Come join us in the beautiful waterfront city of Tampa, Florida. With year‑round sunshine, miles of beaches, and countless events, there is something here for everyone. We are home to three professional sports teams, amusement parks, great schools, and plenty more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives truck to deliver product to assigned accounts.
• Unloads beer from truck using various equipment including lift gates, hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, and more.
• Stocks and rotates delivered product in coolers and builds in‑store displays when required.
• Uses handheld device to prepare invoices, look up account balances, and input payments for each stop on assigned route.
• Communicates with merchandisers, sales representatives, and other vendors to successfully complete the delivery of products.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GEDpreferred.
• Previous experience working in distribution or other physically demandingjobs.
• Must be electric pallet jack certified or able to complete the in‑house certification program.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive a truck to deliver product to customer accounts.

• Must be able to regularly unload product (case of beer) from delivery vehicle and transport into customer accounts. Product averages 30 lbs. but can weigh up to a maximum of 49 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift kegs on a regular basis, whichaverage 170 lbs. and can weigh up to a maximum of 186 lbs. You must be physically capable of routinely performing lifts at those weight levels and transporting product inside customer accounts.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Able to drive CDL Class A level truck.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse or truck environment.
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, dusty conditions, fumes, machinery with moving parts, and outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.
• Possible exposure to chemicals and other toxicants, electrical shock, loud noise, and high places.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a physical agility assessment, drugscreen, and background check.

J.J. Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and government contractor. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.