Description

Summary/Objective

A Delivery Driver is responsible for transporting a range of company products including but not limited to soft drinks, energy drinks, water, juices, coffee, and Craft Beer to multiple locations. This position will deliver based on an established route with close attention to dock times at each account. This position will drive a delivery vehicle to designated accounts, unload product into the store and merchandise product. Works closely and has exceptional communication with Merchandisers, Sales Representatives, account personnel and their manager.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merchandise all company products following company standards with attention to rotation, brand flow, schematics, and shelf cleanliness at all sales locations throughout the store.

1. Transport company products from warehouse to account shelves in a safe and efficient manner. Utilize appropriate equipment to move product throughout the account.

2. Establish and maintain customer relationships through a high standard of professionalism, behavior, respectful and attentive communication. Be courteous and responsive to customer service opportunities with a close attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to service all company related accounts.

3. Ensure product remains in satisfactory condition according to company standards through careful storage, placement, transportation, and attention to detail.

4. Plan and execute product displays based upon company and account standards. Maintain inventory levels by consistently stocking displays with appropriate product and attention to rotation.

5. Follow company and account operating procedures when servicing accounts. This includes but is not limited to signing in & out, placement of pallets on the sales floor, use of equipment and designated dock times.

6. Manage, rotate, and maintain an organized backroom. This includes but is not limited to condensing inventory, disposing of trash, organizing breakage, and stacking empty pallets and/or shells.

7. Maintain current Point of Sale materials at all accounts and communicate with Sales Representative when materials need to be ordered or are missing.

8. Communicate account updates, inventory levels and opportunity for shelf space with their manager and Sales Representative.

9. Adhere to all requirements for vehicle cleanliness and safety, follow all traffic laws, DOT regulations and company vehicle policies.

10. Observe company safety guidelines and practices in every phase of work. Report all hazardous conditions, safety concerns, injuries, incidents, or property damage to your manager.

11. Regular and reliable attendance.

12. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee has the responsibility to always be cognizant of their own safety and the safety of others, must have the ability to perform job functions in a safe manner, and operate company equipment and/or vehicles with good judgment and awareness of surroundings at all times.

Qualifications

Competencies

1. Effective Communication Proficiency (Written and Verbal)
2. Well Organized, Ability to Prioritize and a Self-Starter
3. Attention to Detail and Accuracy
4. Customer Relations Focus
5. Time Management
6. Problem Solving and Analysis
7. Ethical Conduct
8. Teamwork and Collaboration
9. Active Listening
10. Integrity, Initiative and Achievement
11. Credible and Dependable
12. Exceptional Work Ethic

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in the trade, with frequent warehouse exposure, and does require travel within the designated market. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as a hand-truck, pallet jack, forklift and six-wheel cart as well as drive a company vehicle.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time union position. The schedule has varying shift times and days based on the needs of the business. 40 plus hours weekly, with mandatory overtime as necessary. Shifts will not be completed until all required work and route stops are done. This is a non-exempt level position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED Required.
2. Valid Class A CDL Required.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience with merchandising, warehouse, or customer service.
2. Experience driving a commercial vehicle.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Employee must meet company standards for driving a company vehicle, pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check. Employee must pass a DOT physical and DOT Certification of Road Test.

Bigfoot Beverages provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, genetic information, or family history, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable state or federal law.