Driver Delivery Lead
About The Position
The Driver Lead delivers products to small and large format accounts on a predetermined route for advance sales. The role is responsible for maintaining strong customer rapport, providing quality service, and effectively merchandising products. The Driver Lead also trains new hires in Driving and Merchandising positions and provides retraining when necessary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 4:00 PM and continuing until the route is finished. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed is required. Routes are local. The position may also provide delivery coverage for UDS, Bulk, Night Transport, or Merchandising routes when the regular driver or merchandiser is on vacation or off duty; provide support or fill-in coverage for Distribution Supervisor duties, including reporting functions; and share the Branch’s opening, closing, and weekend on-call duties.
Requirements
- Two years of delivery experience and face-to-face customer interaction.
- One year of commercial driving experience.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly.
- Valid Class A CDL.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver products to scheduled accounts in good condition and within scheduled delivery times.
- Rotate brands and packages properly to prevent past-dated products from being available to consumers.
- Account for cash and credit proceeds and products removed from inventory.
- Compute and record transactions and convey related cash, checks, and documents to the Route Auditor at the conclusion of the work shift.
- Provide shelf merchandising to stores upon request by a manager or customer.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
- Cover UDS, Bulk, Night Transport, or Merchandising routes when regular drivers or merchandisers are on vacation or days off.
- Support or fill in for Distribution Supervisor duties, including Kronos, JJ Keller, and other reporting functions.
- Share in the Branch’s opening, closing, and weekend on-call duties.
- Train new hires for Driving and Merchandising positions and provide retraining when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Dental insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) with company match, subject to eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Mileage reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
