Delivery Driver - CDL A

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits•Shirley, NY

About The Position

The Delivery Driver (with CDL) is responsible for the safe, timely delivery and service of products sold within an assigned route and for operating a commercial motor vehicle safely to reach customer locations. The role requires understanding and following company delivery policies and procedures. Delivery Drivers generally work as one-person units. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to finish. Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules may be required. Compensation is a daily rate of $185–$211 plus sales commissions, with expected total pay of $68,000–$78,000 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of experience in material delivery or distribution.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), maintained in accordance with DOT regulations.
Driving record must meet company standards and remain free of disqualifying violations.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal teams and external customers.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate and resolve routine delivery-related issues.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately process merchandise pricing and invoices.
Proficiency with a smartphone, delivery software, and applicable computer systems.
Working knowledge of company objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to walk, bend, reach, stand, squat, and stoop for considerable periods; frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds; and regularly sit and operate equipment such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations.
Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules as required.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in material delivery or distribution.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle and DOT-required activities in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations, including daily pre- and post-trip inspections, verifying load security, inventory, and equipment, following safety and check-in/check-out procedures, and keeping the truck and trailer clean.
Execute assigned delivery routes in the established sequence; deliver and rotate products; and pick up empties, damaged products, and Out-of-Code products as required.
Complete delivery documentation and transactions accurately, including reviewing invoices, processing payments, following refusal and undelivered-stop procedures, and verifying order completeness and charges.
Communicate delivery-related issues to the Delivery Supervisor in a timely manner.
Complete end-of-day procedures, including reconciling accounts receivable and inventory and properly handling out-of-date products.
Maintain load integrity throughout the workday by leveling products and taking reasonable steps to minimize breakage.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.