Route Delivery Driver - Memphis, TN

Empire Distributors•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Distributors, a Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Route Delivery Driver. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren’t limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
Valid Driver License with F Endorsement
Current DOT Medical Card
Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of smart phones

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers according to scheduled routes.
Distribute products at customer locations and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
Collect funds from customers if applicable and verify product and inventories match.
Address customer issues and concerns.
Operate vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner.
Complete pre/post-trip inspection sheets on each vehicle used and notify the Transportation Manager of discrepancies.
Check load conditions and maintain load using approved load-locks and tools to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
Maintain security of load, ensuring the bay of the truck is locked at all times when the Delivery Driver Associate is away from the vehicle.
Ensure the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift.
Handle, deliver, and work with all products ordered by customers.
Deliver products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring timely deliveries.
Use electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations.
Provide input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels.
Ensure all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked.
Collect payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws.
Communicate shortages and overages of products and return items to the Distribution center as necessary.
Resolve issues with customers when possible, and/or communicate those issues to the Company for proper resolution.
Ensure proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route.
Complete training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread.
Perform job essential duties and responsibilities effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.
Immediately report any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcement authorities to the Transportation Manager.
Represent the Company by ensuring the work uniform is worn properly and maintaining a neat and well-groomed appearance.
Maintain a positive attitude and good work habits.