Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits • Garfield Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's largest alcoholic beverage wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties and employing over 1,000 people. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the company upholds principles of honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service, and commitment to customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives for innovation and service, responsibly enhancing demand for its products. The company is seeking a full-time Delivery Associate for its Traverse City depot. This role involves loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering them to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan.

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
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS
• Follow 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
• Consent to the company's screening of your driving record
• Consent to completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings including a background check on criminal record and credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility (lift) test, and drug screen

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan
• Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes
• Check product for damages and/or errors
• Provide courteous, respectful and friendly customer service
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks
• Occasionally operate hi-lo's
• Clean out trucks
• Collect payment and reconcile route
• Communicate with department personnel professionally
• Operate equipment in all weather conditions
• Ensure 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