What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craft Beverage Class A Local Delivery Driver position at Cavalier Distributing Company?
Description
Cavalier Distributing is the distributor for a portfolio of specialty beverages across Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Founded in 1992, Cavalier has been partnering with some of the finest suppliers across the Craft and Import Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Non-alcoholic beverage sectors to meet all the beverage needs for our customers. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and knowledgeable sales expertise in servicing our more than 10,000 accounts. Cavalier offers competitive compensation, a great 401(k) match, comprehensive medical and ancillary benefit coverage, and ample opportunities for growth. So, join our team of over 450 passionate sales, delivery, warehouse, logistic and support professionals today!
As a member of our team, we are seeking a dependable and organized CDL-A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina. Join Cavalier’s team to deliver beer and customer service to fellow beer enthusiasts and be a part of this fun and exciting industry.
The Class A Driver will perform manual lifting and driving responsibilities. This individual will work as part of the team in providing delivery of our products to our smaller warehouses, picking up product from our suppliers, and well as customers working varied shifts as required. This position is full-time working four days a week (Tuesday - Friday). Home daily and three day weekends!
Principle Responsibilities:
- Assist or drive all company vehicles (owned or rented) as assigned. This includes: Semi-trailer, Straight/Box Trucks, and Full-size Conversion Van to destinations in the area or as assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service to all accounts and suppliers.
- Keep truck clean inside and out.
- Follow pre and post trip inspections per the requirements set forth by the DOT.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and reports any discrepancies indicating truck condition to supervisor and fleet coordinator.
- Must be able to back truck in and out of receiving docks.
- Maintain check-in sheets and all invoices
- Maintain adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
- Participate in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits Awaiting You After 60 Days:
- Paid Time Off to savor life's moments.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-term Disability
- Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Reimbursement Program for Craft Beverage Purchases
- Education Savings Plan (529 Plan) because knowledge is power.
- 401(k) with Company matching (employees eligible the first of the quarter following their 90th day)
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate with supervisor, current and prospective customers on a professional level and to communicate effectively.
- Ability to speak and write the English language at least at the high school level is required.
- Ability to add and subtract, using whole numbers and decimals.
- Excellent customer relation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to process information/merchandise.
- Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
- Must have a Class A unexpired driver's license with a clean BMV record.
- Ability to read maps/directions and operate GPS units.
- Must pass IDOT medical card
- Must pass criminal background check, driving record, drug screen and any other information as required by state and federal regulations and by the Company.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend and stoop; and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to fill orders.
- Ability to handle product generally weighing 0 - 165 pounds.