CDL A or B Driver (Quality Beverage)

Martignetti Companies•Chicopee, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Route Delivery Driver with a CDL license delivers products to businesses on a scheduled route or intermittently. Establish and maintain high levels of customer service. This is a union position (local 404). For the first three weeks of training, compensation will be paid at an hourly rate of $28.61. Upon successful completion of training, compensation will transition to a commission-based structure. New employees in their first year may earn an average of $75,000 to $85,000. Weekday schedule, weekends as needed Tuesday - Friday. Home each day. Competitive benefits.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate effective use of safety rules including proper lifting
Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs.
Ability to operate a two-wheeled hand truck, pushing and pulling weights exceeding 150 lbs.
Respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to work flexible hours, including weekends
Valid Commercial Driver's License and DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3 Years of route driving experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Understand highway traffic signs and signals

Nice To Haves

Forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus, but not necessary
Basic computer experience or knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Drive commercial delivery trucks, vans, and/or tractor-trailer combinations to deliver product to retail accounts
Build strong relationships with retailers by delivering products in a timely and efficient manner and rotating product as necessary to ensure freshness
Complete and submit all required paperwork, invoices, display forms, load sheets and cash/checks within appropriate time frames
Ensure accurate completion of Department of Transportation checklist and report maintenance problems and accidents in a timely manner
Look for innovation and continuous improvement in the Delivery Department and in the company overall
Maintain appearance of facility including monitoring and repacking damaged product and general maintenance of equipment
Ensure loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner. Load and unload delivery trucks and ensure proper stock rotation in the warehouse and on the trucks
Merchandising stores, rotating product, building displays, following Sales Representatives direction