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Job Title: Distribution Driver Class B – Union
What You Need To Know
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $24.40 / hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills, and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Overview:
The Distribution Driver Class B is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect the general condition of the vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicles including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
- Receive payment for goods delivered.
- Sort merchandise by the invoice for delivery.
- Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the delivery vehicle at all times.
- Check-in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier.
- Complete all required paperwork daily, including the Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
- Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired).
- Adhere to all safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods.
- Load and unload cargo and make sure safety equipment is being utilized.
- Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety requirements.
- Report any incidents to the dispatcher.
- Follow/adhere to all traffic laws.
- Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Primary Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience.
- 21 years or older.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License required.
Physical Demands:
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine.
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
- Additional hours may be required during October, November, December and other peak periods.
- Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift.
- Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 56 lbs.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance levels consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer’s pay bands or ranges.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits:
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. Southern Glazer’s has a proud history of consistently delivering impeccable service in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, and Canada. It’s all made possible by our employees. Our careers focus on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. Challenging our colleagues every step of the way, we provide the tools for them to grow, succeed and accomplish both their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service for our suppliers and our customers while we put you on the career path you’ve been looking for. Southern Glazer’s is nationally recognized by its supplier partners as well as by its customers for its state-of-the-art distribution capabilities and its leading-edge information technology. We also believe in the importance of giving back, being a socially responsible corporate citizen and making contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.
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