Route Delivery Driver - Asheville, NC

Empire Distributors, Inc.•Mills River, NC

5h•$0 - $50,500

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc., a beverage distributor, is hiring a non-CDL Route Delivery Driver in Mills River, North Carolina. The driver delivers wine, beer, and non-alcoholic products to customers and is responsible for accurate order fulfillment, delivery records, payment collection, customer service, product handling, and vehicle care. The position is home daily and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends. The advertised starting salary is $50,500 plus bonus potential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain an active, applicable state driver’s license.
Motor Vehicle Record must meet and continue to meet company driving standards.
Meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Card at the time of physical examination.
Be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid state Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) permit.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability and willingness to load, unload, and deliver all products that customers may order.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a truck to deliver wine, beer, and non-alcoholic products to customers’ places of business.
Collect customer payments and record transactions on invoices or receipts.
Review customer orders and ensure the correct products are delivered.
Record sales or delivery information on delivery records.
Obtain or provide appropriate customer signatures for pickups and deliveries.
Listen to and resolve service complaints.
Place stock in the appropriate location.
Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays or provide promotional materials to customers.
Collect empty containers, kegs, and rejected or unsold merchandise, and return them to the warehouse for supplier return or inventory.
Inspect loads and ensure products are properly packed and secured to reduce breakage and vehicle damage.
Load the truck when necessary and load, unload, and deliver all products customers may order.
Use telematics devices, including for delivery routes and driver logs.
Use electronic devices to record start and stop times accurately and consistently and ensure hours of service comply with DOT regulations.
Complete management-assigned training, including Worklete and Pro-Tread, in a timely manner.
Clean the cab and box of the assigned truck.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection reports and note truck damage or defects.
Arrange repairs or maintenance as needed in coordination with management.
Use company equipment as required.
Perform essential duties while monitored via DriveCam.
Move warehouse inventory and participate in inventory activities.