Class A Driver - Union

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Distribution Driver Class A delivers products to clients and is responsible for inspecting the vehicle’s general condition; preparing, loading, unloading, operating, and cleaning the vehicle; and following SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) safety guidelines. The role also involves reviewing standing orders, developing sales, processing payments, and maintaining records. The driver delivers statewide to bars, restaurants, hotels, and other customer locations. This is a safety-sensitive position; candidates who receive a conditional offer must pass a drug test. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on protected grounds. Compensation is competitive and based on estimated performance level and relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education. Any pay ranges posted by outside sources are estimates and do not reflect the company’s pay bands or ranges.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be DOT certified.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
Must pass a drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
Able to work flexible hours, potentially including overnight, early morning, and/or late evening.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including potentially lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56 pounds.

Responsibilities

Deliver products statewide to bars, restaurants, hotels, and other customer locations.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Receive payment for delivered goods.
Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery.
Operate the delivery vehicle safely and courteously at all times.
Check in money and returned goods daily with the Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier.
Complete required daily paperwork, including the DOT logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
Follow company uniform standards and report to work neat, clean, and properly attired.
Follow safety regulations and perform duties safely.
Plan trip logistics and obtain documents needed to transport goods.
Load and unload cargo while using safety equipment.
Secure cargo and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Report incidents to the dispatcher.
Follow traffic laws.
Maintain the vehicle, products, and equipment in tidy, good working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned.