Local Delivery Driver - CDL A or B

Breakthru Beverage Group; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Every Night

4-day work week (Tue–Fri)

6:00 AM start

Competitive pay with OT potential

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in Brookfield, CT is seeking a full-time CDL driver to deliver pre-sold products from our Distribution Center to account locations, safely and efficiently. You will unload and transport wine, spirits, beer and other beverages, maintain customer relationships, and ensure compliance with all laws while upholding Breakthru's safety standards and service quality.

The position features a 4-day work week, 6:00 AM start, and a starting pay of $26.75 per hour with OT potential,

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CDL Class A or B 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 a fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages to accounts in a safe and responsible manner while complying with federal mandated laws.
• Maintain good relations with retail customers and provide customer service by listening and resolving concerns.
• Collect payment from customers and reconcile the assigned load with receipts and delivery invoice.
• Record sales by completing daily sales and delivery records.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws and company policies during delivery and unloading.

Skills

CDL A or B

1 year experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Job description

Time Type

Full time

Job Description Summary

We are experts in the beer, 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 CDL 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.

If you are the type to roll up your sleeves and are ready for a rewarding career with a Company that supports and empowers their associates, then come join the Breakthru Beverage family.

Job Description

Why Drive With Us?

• Home Every Night – No overnights or long hauls
• Consistent Schedule – 4-day work week (Tues–Fri), 6:00 AM start
• Solid Pay – $26.75/hour with high OT potential
• Stability & Support – Join a company that invests in its people

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs
• Regularly bend and squat

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.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.