Driver-CDL - Work-Life Balance

Eagle Distributing • Norfolk, NE

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor delivering its diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America. Family-owned and operated since 2001, Eagle Distributing has grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles. The Driver-CDL, reporting directly to the Driver Supervisor, is responsible for the on-time delivery of products to customers. Drivers are the first and most frequent representation of Eagle to its customers and should provide safe, timely, and professional service.

Requirements

• 21 years or older
• Pass the required drug test and physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Valid CDL license
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• Follow DOT Regulations
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing, etc.)
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)
• Ability to perform lifting, loading, and pushing/pulling a significantly high volume of cases per day ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours (8-10)
• Requires reaching, squatting, and bending while delivering and merchandising products in the store and delivering products across a wide variety of weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to stores on an established route or via dynamic dispatch to customers including convenience and gas stores, small supermarkets, bars, etc.
• Drive the delivery vehicle to a location, unload and bring products into the store.
• Responsible for ongoing rotating and stocking of products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers.
• Generate invoices and is responsible for daily settlement of orders on delivery.
• Have frequent interaction with store management.
• At times (such as summer and other peak seasons), this position requires long work hours.
• Deliver products, serve customers, and execute all promotions to multiple stores each day.
• Operate trucks requiring an appropriate CDL license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backward, or maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.).
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of the daily shift.
• Push and pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to move products to and from the truck.
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account.
• Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.).
• Serve customers (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.).
• Follow DOT regulations.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Survey and influence retail accounts to ensure a competitive edge in dominant POS placement, price points, shelf space, and product location.
• Execute special assignments and impact selling objectives as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED