What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at South Lake Brewing Company?
Delivery Driver for South Lake Brewing Company
South Lake Brewing Company is hiring a Delivery Driver to join our Wholesale team. This role focuses exclusively on the timely and professional delivery of SLBC products across South Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Basin, and the Sacramento region. The Delivery Driver will work closely with the Outside Sales Representative and Warehouse Support to ensure accurate order fulfillment and route coordination.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position starting at $19/hr. The Delivery Driver reports directly to the Outside Sales Representative, with day-to-day collaboration with our Production team.
Shifts will be scheduled Tuesday through Friday, with availability required during early mornings and longer days during peak delivery times. The Delivery Driver will work part-time during training and has the ability to work on average 30 hours a week with the potential for full time work dependent on seasonal trends. Alternative work schedules (such as 4-10 hour shifts) may be considered based on business needs, seasonal workload, and after a probationary training period.
Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:
- Work closely with our Outside sales representative to ensure product is delivered to customers on time, accurately, and efficiently
- Deliver packaged beer product, kegs and cans, to wholesale accounts throughout South Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Basin, and distant wholesale accounts throughout the Sacramento area.
- Coordinate with Warehouse & Cellar Support to ensure all orders are prepped and ready before route start times
- Attend and assist with Festivals, Events, & Retail tastings as time/scheduling permits.
- Load and unload delivery vehicle with kegs and cases of beer
- Maintain accurate delivery records, collect signed invoices, and accept cash-on-delivery payments where applicable
- Uphold merchandising and restocking standards, particularly at accounts such as Raley’s
- Fulfill deliveries during designated and scheduled delivery times per account requirements and business needs
- Communicate well with fellow team members and management mostly in-person or but sometimes via other methods of communication (phone, email, text, Slack messages, Homebase, etc.)
Requirements:
- Be available to work longer days (up to 12 hours/day on occasion)
- Must be 21 years old
- Ability to lift up to 160 lbs regularly
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license Required
- Have a clean driving record (experience operating and driving a commercial vehicle is a plus, CDL is not required)
- Be able to handle stressful situations including high traffic areas, driving in snow & rain, deliver products within the delivery time frames of certain customers, maintenance issues with vehicles, etc.
- Have a friendly and positive attitude toward management, coworkers, and customers at all times and communicate appropriately when additional resources and assistance is needed to safely perform job duties
- Show enthusiasm and passion for the company, brand, and products as a representative of South Lake Brewing Company
PERKS of the job:
- Be a part of the growing SLBC team (less than 50 employees) and work for a local small business and a staple in the craft beer community of the Lake Tahoe Basin
- Live and work in South Lake Tahoe, CA enjoying all the perks of the jewel of the Sierras in your backyard!
- Get your “foot-in-the-door” with a job in the craft beer industry
- A free pint of beer after a shift worked (off-the-clock) and discounted product including beer to-go, merchandise, and more
- Opportunity to participate in a 401K Program
- Full-time (working on average 30 hours a week) team members will receive:
- Accrued 10 days (80 hours) of Paid Time Off granted yearly and can be taken upon management approval
- Partially paid Health/Dental Insurance for employee only if employee opts-in to program (dependents can participate in Health Insurance program if paid for by employee)
Individuals who meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the job, please send in your resume and a brief introduction via email to gabe@southlakebeer.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20