Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits • Traverse City, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Delivery Associate for our depot in Traverse City.

Requirements

• 21 years of age and older
• Chauffer license
• CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement
• Minimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to take direction and work independently
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.
• Acceptable driving record
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position.
• All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process.
• Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.
• All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings.
• This includes a background check on a criminal record and credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility(lift) test, and drug screen.
• Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment.
• Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record and the conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Hi-lo experience
• Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful

Responsibilities

• Loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan from our Traverse City depot.
• Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes
• Check product for damages and/or errors
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks
• Occasionally operate hi-lo's
• Clean out trucks
• Collect payment and reconcile route
• Communicate with department personnel professionally
• Ability to operate equipment in all weather conditions
• Responsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantities
• Follow company, DOT, state and federal policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Daily minimum $208.80 guaranteed plus commission.
• Perfect Attendance Bonus opportunities (paid quarterly)
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.
• Other perks and incentives available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed