Driver Trainee

DeCrescente Distributing•Mechanicville, NY

60d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

We love to add enthusiastic, hardworking Driver Trainee to join our team for future positions. If you are interested in being considered, please fill out an application and we will reach out when a position is available. DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region, located in Mechanicville, NY. The pace is fast but the rewards of working at DeCrescente are great! If you’re not afraid of hard work, this job may be for you. The Driver Trainee is responsible for learning all aspects of Delivery Department standards and working toward obtaining a Class A CDL, which may lead to a future role as a Driver. Driver Trainees assists the Driver with whom they are assigned to with safe and timely delivery and merchandising of beverage products. The Driver Trainee is responsible for providing superior customer service while performing his/her duties. A licensed Driver Trainee may drive independently, provide route coverage or provide support to a route driver. • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. • All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid NYS Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record that would allow the Trainee to pursue a Class A License.
2 years’ general employment experience, including a minimum of 1-year related driving and/or delivery experience required.
Ability to work additional hours, as needed.
Must speak to supervisor to notify him/her a minimum of 2 hours prior to the beginning of work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail, text messaging or email messages are not acceptable replacements
Required to wear company-issued apparel and personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

On a daily basis, delivers the customer-purchased product to assigned accounts
Stock coolers and shelves neatly with product, and ensure proper rotation of product with every delivery
Picks up all empty cases and or kegs at their respective stops daily
Ensures all safety policies and other Company policies and procedures are adhered to all times
Communicates with customers and co-workers as needed to ensure superior customer service
Communicates all problems or issues to immediate supervisor without delay
Reports and resolves all customer service issues both internal and external in a timely manner
Responsible for the communication and documentation of all accident, incidents, and injuries which occur in the delivery function
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and solve problems
Able to complete tasks in the committed timeframe
Able to adapt to changes and demonstrate flexibility to overcome obstacles
Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures
Notify Safety Officer, Supervisor and Human Resources immediately for all on-the-job accidents or injuries
Responsible use and maintenance of company-issued equipment