Route Assistant w/ Class A CDL

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Route Assistant to support drivers in delivering products. This entry-level position offers training to obtain a Class A CDL, paving the way for a rewarding career in logistics and sales leadership. You'll gain hands-on experience while ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining excellent customer relations. If you're ready to take the first step in your driving career with a company that values growth and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On-Site Gym Facilities

Free Beer and Beverage Gifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Class A-CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver in deliveries and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and corporate standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Physical Stamina

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Smartphone

Job description

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Overview: Want to start your career to become a class A CDL driver? Look no further! As a Route Assistant, you will begin to gain industry knowledge with our drivers delivering beer. This position provides training to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL-A), a first step in an impressive career path which can lead motivated individuals into sales leadership. If you want to become a CDL driver that stays local, then this is the job for you.

Position Summary: Assist Driver in delivering package & draft products to accounts on assigned route and on assigned schedule.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for assisting the driver in counting inventory on the truck and when delivering to each account.
2. Help with product deliveries by reviewing pick sheet for account, pulling proper products from bays, stacking products on a dolly, and wheeling them into each account.
3. Assist driver with account transactions and end of day settlement procedures as required.
4. Follow Corporate Sales and Merchandising Standards guidelines to ensure the merchandising of all corporate products including restocking to avoid out-of-stock, making minor legal space adjustments, building displays, installing, placing, and providing P.O.S. and pricing product as allowed by retailers.
5. Establish and maintain good customer service relations by ensuring backrooms and shelves are left orderly, deliveries are made as scheduled, and providing respectful courtesy to retailers and shoppers.
6. Follow and enforce Anheuser Busch equity agreement and other supplier contract Code Date policies.
7. Must be able to fulfill a Driver’s job responsibilities when assigned to run a route.
8. Must understand and be able to complete the checking truck in and out to ensure proper settlement and handle all damaged, short code, and out of code product at Check-In.
9. Assist Driver in pre and post trip truck inspections.
10. Must clock in/out at designated time clock.
11. Adhere to strict safe working/driving practices, Company Policies, rules, regulations, correct obvious hazards immediately or report to supervisor if not immediately correctable.
12. Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. One (1) year of general work experience preferred. Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a strong plus.
3. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
4. Daily, in-person travel within the service territories of Silver Eagle required.
5. Excellent communication, organizational, and assertive skills.
6. Must be able to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting of cases 25-40 pounds, and handling of kegs that weigh up to 161 pounds.
7. Able to obtain and maintain Class A-CDL, and medical card.
8. Able to handle alcohol and work within T.A.B.C Guidelines.
9. Must have a smartphone with a camera and data capability.
10. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s A CDL License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

1. Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
2. Continuous standing and walking, up to 8 hours at a time.
3. Continuous lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 20-161lbs.
4. Ability to operate a two or four-wheel dolly.
5. Must be able to push 300lbs dolly load and move 161lb kegs.
6. Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack.
7. Frequent climbing, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering dolly, hand truck, bay roll-up doors, straps, curb ramps, truck doors, boxes, cases, kegs, truck gear shift.
8. Must be able to pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen.
9. Must be able to shift a manual transmission vehicle.

Working Conditions:

1. All weather conditions (indoor & outdoor) including high temperatures, cold temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
2. Daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.
3. Noise, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne particles, fumes.
4. Work hours will vary daily due to business needs.

The Perks:

1. Competitive compensation with access to on-demand pay.
2. A full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
3. 401(k) with a company match.
4. Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
5. Tuition reimbursement program.
6. Career development training.
7. On-site gym facilities.
8. Free beer and beverage gifts throughout the year.

Pre-Employment Screening:

1. Drug test and background screen required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.