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Role Scope:

This position is responsible for delivering product to our retail customers. This includes safe transportation, delivery, and merchandising of product along with the handling of paperwork with a “customer first” attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inventory

• Ensure orders are downloaded on the handheld before leaving the warehouse.
• Check for special instructions (repack, Salesmen’s notes for any changes, etc.).
• Add any changes to the order in the handheld.
• Check truck inventory before leaving the warehouse.
• Perform the end of day check, bring remaining inventory in off truck.
• Verify the end inventory is correct and sign the sheet.

2. Delivery

• Deliver to accounts in a timely manner.
• Verify the order is correct with the manager.
  • If the order has an error, contact the Salesman.
  • Contact Director, Operations and Sr. Manager, Warehouse Operations with any discrepancies.
  • Adjust the invoice as needed.
  • Print invoice. Customer sign invoice.
• Merchandise:
  • Make note of and contact the Salesman about:
    • Out-of-Stock items.
    • Close-dated items.
    • Damaged product.
  • Remove all outdated and/or damaged product to the back room as instructed by Salesman.
  • Rotate and stock the back room.
  • Repair all damaged product (if possible).
  • Pick up any empties.
  • Clean the work area, discard boxes, plastic, etc.
• Collect payment for the order and note the route number on the back of the check.
• Thank customer.

3. Communication

• Relay any pricing issues and/or discrepancies to Director, Information Systems, and sales staff.
• Communicate with our Mechanic on any truck issues and substitutions.
• Communicate with Admin as needed.
• Communicate any issues evolving throughout the day to Director, Delivery & Service Operations.
• Communicate all on-the-job injuries to Director, Operations, Sr. Vice President & CFO and/or VP of Administration & Controller.

4. General Driver Duties

• Perform the pre-trip inspection before leaving the warehouse.
• Wear the proper uniform.
• Practice all safety precautions.
• Turn in all the invoices and money, and explain any issues to the Admin staff.
• Check all equipment daily.
• Wash the trucks (weekly or as needed), including maintaining cab and bay cleanliness.
• Replace all returned product back into inventory.
• Correctly fill out all forms and tag the Close-to-Code pallets.
• Help other drivers as time allows

5. All Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to demonstrate effective skills with RAS application.
• Ability to communicate, both oral and written, to a diverse group of internal customers
• Ability to organize and work efficiently
• Ability to be flexible in order to accomplish tasks when different issues arise
• CDL and Good Driving Record.
• DOT Health Card.
• Basic Handheld Use.
• Freshness Standard (Code Dates, Rotation Process).
• Product Knowledge.
• Knowledge of Territory.
• Basic Illinois Liquor Laws.
• Mathematics.
• Forklift Certification.
• OSHA standards.
• Organizational and Follow-Through Abilities.
• Ability to Self-Start and Work Independently.
• Lift, Push, and Pull over 180 lbs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Drug tests will be required of all applicants as a requirement of employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is also required.

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