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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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  • CDL Class A Truck Driver

    Truck Driver Class A

    Job Description

    • Drive commercial delivery trucks, vans, and/or tractor-trailer combinations to deliver the product to retail accounts.
    • Follow an outlined itinerary and be willing to work as a part of a team whose account types and delivery routes can change based on daily need
    • Collect payments from accounts as needed
    • Lift, Stack, and transport cases and kegs of beer of varying weights to accounts
    • Build strong relationships with retailers by delivering products in a timely and efficient manner and rotating products as necessary to ensure freshness.
    • Complete and submit all required paperwork, invoices, display forms, load sheets, and cash/checks within appropriate time frames.
    • Manually load and unload product from side loader truck
    • May be assigned to warehouse duties as needed

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • 21 years of age
    • Must have valid CDL A license
    • Ability to lift, load, unload, and move products weighing up to 180 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the job
    • Communication skills
    • Basic math skills
    • Possesses organizational and follow-through abilities

    Preferred Qualifications

    • H.S. Diploma
    • Beverage industry experience
    • Knowledge of basic Illinois Liquor Laws
    • Knowledge of territory
    • Knowledge of product portfolio

    Wage and Benefits

    • Schedule: Tuesday-Friday Shift, flexible shift start time
    • Benefits: Health Insurance, sick time, and paid time off after 1 year of service
    • Wage Based on Experience- $20.89- $26.83

    * Interested parties must fill out an application online on our website www.skeffdist.com *

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $20.12 - $26.83 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Trucking home time:

    • Home daily

    Trucking route:

    • Regional

    License/Certification:

    • CDL A (Required)

    Work Location: On the road

    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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  • Merchandiser

    Role Scope

    The merchandiser’s role is to work with retail accounts in properly rotating products, filling shelves, maintaining backstock, and building displays at retail. Merchandisers must maintain a strong relationship with Retail Managers to ensure that product rotation, displays and backstock are followed in accordance with Skeff Distributing and the Retail Accounts standards and guidelines.

    Schedule:

    Wednesday - Saturday, 20 - 25 hrs/week + mileage

    Job Type:

    Part-Time

    Work Location:

    Springfield/Taylorville Territory

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. Product Delivery
      • Merchandiser works directly with the driver and salesmen to deliver product into each retail account in accordance with each retail account’s specifications.
    2. Communication
      • Communicate with the manager/department head/receiving clerk and execute their instructions.
      • Communicate with drivers on work orders, especially on drop-and-go deliveries.
      • Communicate Out-of-Stocks, etc. to the salesmen.
      • Thank the manager/department head/receiving clerk for their business before leaving the account.
    3. Merchandising Tasks in Retail Account
      • Account/Pre-delivery preparation with existing product.
      • Stock and rotate coolers, shelves, displays, and back stock for all Skeff Distributing products (beer and NA).
      • Keep back stock organized, neat, and condensed.
      • Carry some current POS.
      • Keep all areas clean in accounts (backrooms, floors, displays, etc.).
        • Clean all work areas.
        • Discard all boxes and shrink wrap.
        • Take all A-B pallets and all other supplier pallets to proper storage area for Skeff pickup.
      • (Re)Building displays.
      • Take care of breakage and Out-of-Code product and dedicate an area for each.
      • Repair breakage, discarding any broken or leaking bottles, cans, etc.
      • Make note of Out-of-Stock, close-dated, outdated, or damaged product and inform salesman.
      • Place or note any paper POCM and permanent POC needed in each account – inside or outside the account (shelf strips, cooler stickers, price cards, banners, pole signs, etc.).
    4. Work Verification
      • Thank the manager/department head/receiving clerk to communicate and verify that all work has been completed.
      • Track all hours and mileage using the Paycor App.

    Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Must be able to:
      • Lift 160 lbs.
      • Work outdoors in wet, cold (below freezing), and extreme hot weather conditions.
      • Work indoors in CEW environment (34 to 80 degrees).
      • Maneuver handcarts with product up to 140 lbs.
      • Use pallet jacks and maneuver up to 1,000 lbs.
    • Proper appearance (uniforms).
    • No earbuds in use while working in retail accounts.
    • Signed Customer 1st contract included in employment packet.
    • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
    • Mathematical skills.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Teamwork. Be a team player (help other team members when needed).
    • Respect other team members.
    • Dependability.
    • Time management.
    • A-B product knowledge – ingredients, etc.
    • A-B freshness standards – code dates and rotation process.
    • Illinois liquor laws.
    • Inventory Management.
    • Fill, face, and rotate product.
    • Basic display building abilities.
    • Repack and “repair breakage.”
    • Price promotions, discounts, retail price points, in-store specials, and frontline pricing.
    • Display Building.

    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.

    All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation may be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This Role Definition is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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