CDL Driver - Work-Life Balance

Eagle Distributing • Fremont, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor, family-owned and operated since 2001. With 6 warehouses servicing over 1800 customers across 62,000 square miles, we have grown to over 150 employees. We are looking for talented individuals seeking fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, and robust training & development. The Driver-CDL reports directly to the Driver Supervisor and is responsible for the on-time delivery of products to our customers. Drivers are the primary representation of Eagle to our customers, providing safe, timely, and professional service.

Requirements

• 21 years or older
• Pass the required drug test and physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Valid CDL license
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• Follow DOT Regulations
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing, etc.)
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)
• Ability to perform lifting, loading, and pushing/pulling a significantly high volume of cases per day ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours (8-10)
• Requires reaching, squatting, and bending while delivering and merchandising products in the store and delivering products across a wide variety of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• At times (such as summer and other peak seasons), this position requires long work hours
• Deliver products across a wide variety of weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to stores on an established route or via dynamic dispatch to customers including convenience and gas stores, small supermarkets, bars, etc.
• Drive the delivery vehicle to a location, unload and bring products into the store.
• Perform ongoing rotating and stocking of products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers.
• Generate invoices and be responsible for daily settlement of orders on delivery.
• Have frequent interaction with store management.
• Deliver products, serve customers, and execute all promotions to multiple stores each day.
• Operate trucks requiring an appropriate CDL license.
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of the daily shift.
• Push and pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to move products to and from the truck.
• Establish positive working relationships with the primary contact at each account.
• Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.).
• Serve customers (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.).
• Follow DOT regulations.
• Survey and influence retail accounts to ensure a competitive edge in dominant POS placement, price points, shelf space, and product location.
• Execute special assignments and impact selling objectives as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED