Delivery Driver/Class A CDL

Hensley Beverage Company•Phoenix, AZ

79d•$0 - $25

About The Position

Hensley Beverage Company is a multi-generational, family-owned Arizona beverage wholesaler. The company is seeking a full-time, customer-service-oriented CDL Operator (CDL Delivery Driver Trainee) to drive a CDL truck and/or tractor-trailer on an established route and deliver products to customers. The role includes restocking and rotating products, putting away delivery loads at assigned accounts, building and maintaining positive customer relationships, and resolving service complaints and special requests. New CDL drivers begin as hourly, non-exempt employees eligible for overtime during a training period that typically lasts 30–90 days, though the duration may vary based on individual performance and training progress. Upon successful completion of training, the employee is promoted to CDL Delivery Driver, assigned a route, and transitions to an exempt salary position that is ineligible for overtime. The salaried role is eligible for incentive programs, including monthly safety and weekly performance bonuses. The driver conducts required vehicle inspections; verifies and delivers product; handles customer payments and receipts; services accounts by stocking shelves and displays; rotates products; collects empty containers as instructed; reconciles deliveries and payments at the warehouse; reports competitive activity; checks company communications; and maintains equipment cleanliness and safety. The position requires frequent lifting and/or moving packages up to 50 pounds and kegs up to 165 pounds, and the ability to work holidays.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Maintain a current, valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License.
Have a clean driving record.
Have good communication skills and a cheerful disposition.
Provide excellent customer service.
Work well with others and interact with diverse personalities.
Read code dates proficiently.
Frequently lift and/or move package products weighing up to 50 pounds and keg products weighing up to 165 pounds.
Be able to work holidays.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Have a cell phone with data capability; the company provides a cell phone allowance.

Nice To Haves

Previous beverage industry experience is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections as required by AZDOT.
Verify product load-out before leaving the plant; drive to customer businesses and deliver products.
Collect money and checks, make change, record transactions on customer receipts, and obtain customer signatures acknowledging pickup or delivery.
Endorse checks from accounts and keep received money in a safe, secure place.
Work with Operations Leadership to service accounts, greet customers, refill or rebuild backstock, shelves, and displays, and prefill and build displays for weekly ad set-up.
Place products in the appropriate locations at accounts and pick up empty containers or kegs as instructed or required by the daily delivery procedure.
Rotate backstock and displays during deliveries.
Make suggestions to meet customer needs and emphasize product selling points.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints.
Verify load-in and reconcile monies received with product sold upon returning to the warehouse.
Communicate competitive activity on the route to management.
Check the inbox daily for invoices, memos, and other pertinent company information.
Maintain the proper maintenance and cleanliness of operational equipment.
Follow safety protocols and training and maintain safety measures at all times.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (PTO)
Safe Ride Home cab ride or Uber reimbursement
Cell phone allowance
Monthly safety bonus and weekly performance bonuses after successful completion of training and promotion to the CDL Delivery Driver role