Driver Helper/Driver Trainee Sandston VA
About The Position
Specialty Beverage is hiring a Driver Helper/Driver Trainee for retail routes based out of Richmond, Virginia. The role supports CDL drivers with successful and timely delivery of beverage products throughout Virginia. Team members ride along on delivery routes, assist with loading and unloading, and learn route management, delivery operations, and customer service. Routes average 15–25 stops per day and serve bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail accounts. The position offers a career path toward a CDL Driver role, including potential support for earning a CDL Class A or Class B license through the Employee Growth and Development Program. This is a physically demanding position involving frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairs. Employees handle beverage cases and quarter- and half-barrel kegs, and use two-wheeled hand trucks and electric or hydraulic pallet jacks. Work may take place in varying weather conditions. Candidates considered will undergo a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and a physical examination. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with early morning start times and routes completed during the day. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour. CDL Driver advancement opportunities are listed at $23–$25 per hour and beyond.
Requirements
- Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
- Strong work ethic and ability to perform physical labor daily.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Team-oriented attitude.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairs.
- Candidates considered must complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.
Responsibilities
- Ride along with CDL drivers delivering beverage products throughout Virginia.
- Assist with unloading cases and kegs using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Learn route management, delivery operations, and customer service.
- Perform delivery routes averaging 15–25 stops per day.
- Deliver products to bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and retail accounts.
- Assist with truck loading, organization, and route preparation.
- Maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude.
- Develop skills required for advancement into a CDL Driver role.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Platinum-level health insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Qualified employees may receive support toward earning a CDL Class A or Class B license through the Employee Growth and Development Program.
- Real-world delivery experience, route knowledge, and professional driver training.
- Career path to CDL Driver.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
