Drivers Helper-Seasonal

Wright Beverage Distributing; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver Helper to support timely deliveries and maintain high customer service standards. This entry-level role offers training and development opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to operate necessary equipment. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a company that values its employees and fosters career growth.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Critical Care Illness Plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a beverage distribution business required.
• Must be certified in forklift and pallet jack operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with deliveries and customer interactions.
• Perform truck safety inspections and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle a hand cart loaded with product

Operating hand/held printer

Forklift certification

Valid NYS Commercial Class A driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years Associates Degree

Tools

Hand cart

Hand/held printer

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Walkie rider

Job description

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Wright Beverage Distributing is looking for a Driver Helper to join our team! You will receive training and development with the opportunity to grow. Wright Beverage provides an excellent benefits package for employees and their families with best-in-class health insurance. Come join our team and make Wright Beverage your career!

POSITION VISION

To safely assist the driver in making accurate deliveries of products to customers on a timely basis.

QUANTIFIABLE POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Reports to work on time wearing a clean and neat company uniform.
• Assists the driver with daily DOT truck safety inspection report.
• Assists Driver with checking fluid levels before starting the truck.
• Loads and verifies all BBLs and add on orders to truck before leaving on delivery route.
• May assist driver with invoices when necessary and collects payments for COD accounts.
• Picks up empty cases, kegs and soda trays at every delivery.
• Returns undelivered product, breakage, empties and pallets to proper warehouse locations
• Assists the driver with invoices when necessary and collect payments for COD accounts (Driver is responsible for all cash and invoice totals).
• Assists with keeping trucks clean inside and out daily including inside bays and trailer
• Reports to Operations Manager and Mechanics any issues with the truck, trailer and handcart
• Reports to IT Manager, Operation Manager any issues with handheld and printer
• Assists the driver as a spotter when truck is backing up. The helper must be outside and at the rear of the truck to perform this function.
  
  

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Uphold customer service philosophy and exemplify company standards while executing business activities.
• Strive to build and maintain favorable reputation of WBD to fulfill the vision of being the Preferred Supplier with our customers.
• Answer and satisfy customer complaints whenever possible to build positive business relationships.
  
  

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications And Requirements

• Education:
• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: 2 years Associates Degree
• Skills:
• Minimum: Strong communication skills. Able to handle a hand cart loaded with product. Must be able to operate hand/held printer. Must be certified in forklift, walkie rider, electric and pallet jack
• Preferred: Hold a valid, clean NYS Commercial Class A drivers license that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
• Experience:
• Minimum: 1-year experience in a beverage distribution business
• Preferred: Previous delivery experience in a beverage distribution business
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and stack, 1 case of can (21 pounds), 1 case of 12oz bottles (38 pounds), 1 case of 40 oz bottles (48 pounds) and½ barrels weighting 175 pounds 3 feet off the ground; stand; continuous use of hands and arms to reach for product. The employee is frequently required climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Expected to represent brands across all Wright territories. Must be comfortable interacting with retail accounts. Majority of workday and work is outside and exposed to all weather conditions.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Critical Care Illness Plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

This job description is general in nature but serves as a guide to your job responsibilities. It should be understood that management reserves the right to periodically add, modify, change, or delete these job responsibilities. It should also be understood and acknowledged that these job responsibilities are not to be construed as creating any type of employment contract or guarantee of employment or other employment benefit between the employee and WBD.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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