What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOT SPRINGS DELIVERY DRIVER ASSISTANT position at ARKANSAS BEVERAGE SALES INC?
An entry-level position responsible for learning all aspects of the Delivery Service Department (delivery/merchandising), assisting delivery representatives and completing various warehouse responsibilities, including but not limited to repack, building and loading pallets and warehouse cleanliness and maintenance.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Train with the Training Coordinator and/or Delivery Representative to learn the mechanics of route delivery
- Understand and perform check-in and check-out procedures
- Assume accountability for all equipment used on a specific route
- Insure proper rotation of product in a timely manner and utilize and understand the product freshness guide, code dates and shelf life of all pertinent products
- Knowledge of all pricing, promotions and company goals
- Maintain package integrity and quality standards in the marketplace
- Build, disassemble, and maintain and merchandise displays in various accounts
- Responsible for adhering to accounting procedures including accountability for all money and invoices collected on assigned route as well as all inventory
- Abide by local and state beverage laws
- Adherence to safety rules, traffic laws and all company policies and procedures
- Communicate daily with Delivery and Service Supervisors, Account managers, Sales Managers and retailers
- When merchandising, aside from the responsibilities listed above:
- Merchandise products creatively and effectively to improve shelf and display positions
- Maintain back room and back stock in a neat and orderly condition
- Manage time effectively to route daily work needs
- When performing warehouse responsibilities:
- Forklift, pallet jack, walkie rider certified as required by OSHA
- Build pallets and load delivery vehicles as necessary
- Responsible for general warehouse maintenance and clean up
- Repack breakage as needed in accordance with Anheuser-Busch standards and company guidelines
- Any other task as requested by management
- Physical ability to complete all job tasks—must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds with continuous lifting up to 162 pounds
- Complete all training required for the position
- Read, understand and comply with Arkansas Beverage Sales’ Policy Manual, Safety manual and Fleet manual
- Maintain insurability requirements as determined by Arkansas Beverage Sales
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communicative and customer service skills as well as basic math and computer skills
- Self motivated with a strong work ethic
- Willingness to work until the entire job is done, including in adverse weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the company dictates
Must be able to present yourself in a professional manner at all times