What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver - CDL Class A - Union - Anchorage position at Columbia Distributing?
CDL Delivery Drivers play a critical role in the day-to-day operations, while interacting with customers, Sales Representatives, and Merchandisers daily to meet the expectations of the business. They are responsible for delivering, unloading and checking in the product to customers each day. Our Drivers are the face of the Company and must provide top notch customer service.
Primary Responsibilities
- Unloading, loading, and checking-in products at customer accounts
- Balancing invoices, verifying payments, and ensuring applicable paperwork is received
- Work or rotate delivered product when necessary
- Uphold sustainable relationships with customer accounts by providing outstanding consistent customer service
- Adhere to and follow all Company policies, procedures and government regulations including all DOT & state liquor laws and regulations
- Complete Driver assigned duties delivering Company's products in a safe, timely and professional manner
- Inspects the vehicle pre- and post-trip to monitor the maintenance and safety of the vehicle
- Work with all team members on a continual basis to support and evaluate company initiatives
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
- Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
Key Competencies
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to diffuse conflict
People Management
None
Work Environment
This job operates indoors and outdoors.
Physical Demands
- Use of hand truck, pallet jack, and lift gate.
- Lift/carry and push/pull 35 lbs. repetitively, moving kegs up to 165 lbs.
- Repetitive bending /stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days and hours of work vary and may include overtime. This position does not have any overnight or long-haul travel/hours.
Travel
Local travel only
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and current certifications
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Six (6) months previous CDL driving experience
- Previous grocery or retail experience
- Class A Manual Transmission
- Previous grocery, direct-store-delivery (DSD) or retail experience
Compensation
- Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days of continuous employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan after 90 days of continuous employment.
- Employees receive eight paid holidays and one personal day per year and are eligible for 1 week paid vacation following 1 year of continued employment.
- Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.
Reports to: Delivery Supervisor
Classification: Non-exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets