Class A Delivery Driver
About The Position
Under the direction of the Delivery Supervisor, the Class A Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe and professional operation of Pacific Beverage Company commercial motor vehicles and company equipment. This position delivers beverage products to customer locations, supports accurate delivery documentation, rotates product in customer storage areas, and provides professional customer service while working in a fast-paced delivery environment. This position is specifically intended to support delivery operations in Santa Maria, CA, with assigned routes servicing North County San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles. Candidates must be able to reliably report to the assigned Santa Maria area work location and service accounts within the assigned delivery territory.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Must be able to reliably report to the assigned Santa Maria area work location
- Ability to service accounts within the assigned delivery territory
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain positive customer relationships on behalf of Pacific Beverage Company with accounts, supplier representatives, and the general public.
- Operate commercial motor vehicles safely and professionally in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving and safely maneuver vehicles in heavy traffic, inclement weather, restricted loading dock areas, and other challenging delivery conditions.
- Transport beverage products to assigned customer locations according to route schedules, delivery windows, and customer requirements.
- Ensure loads are balanced, secured, and accounted for before and during delivery.
- Unload products from the delivery vehicle and deliver them into customer locations using a two-wheel hand truck, pallet jack, or other approved equipment.
- Lift, move, and handle cases, kegs, and other beverage products safely and according to company procedures.
- Verify product condition, salability, and code dates during delivery and rotation activities.
- Stock merchandise onto shelves and rotate products in customer storage areas, including back-room coolers, following applicable product rotation standards.
- Comply with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements related to the handling, delivery, storage, and distribution of beverage products.
- Verify customer credit status when applicable and contact the appropriate internal department for approval when delivery changes or exceptions are needed.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, stop information, invoice adjustments, product changes, return documentation, and customer transaction records.
- Communicate relevant market, delivery, customer, and account information to Sales Representatives and supervisors.
- Inspect vehicles before and after trips and complete required pre-trip, post-trip, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Device (ELD), and other required documentation.
- Use company-required route systems, handheld devices, telematics, ELD systems, and other electronic tools to complete delivery and reporting requirements.
- Clean truck cab, bays, tools, and equipment according to company guidelines.
- May assist with building structurally sound and visually effective displays as required.
- Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or damage involving company property in accordance with company safety policies.
- Comply with all federal, state, and company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, delegated, or required to support business operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
