Route Driver - Asheville, NC

Empire Distributors•Mills River, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, a leading beverage distributor, is now hiring a Delivery Driver in Mills River. This non-CDL position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, a starting salary of $50,500K plus bonus potential, and excellent benefits. The company is committed to providing competitive wages, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement benefits with great 401k matching, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans. Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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.
Must maintain active applicable state driver's license.
Motor Vehicle Record must meet and maintain company driving standards.
Must meet requirements to receive and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) Card at the time of physical examination.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain valid state Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) permit.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Safely drives truck to deliver wine, beer, and non-alcoholic products to customers.
Collects payment from customers and records transactions.
Reviews customer orders and ensures proper product delivery.
Records sales or deliveries information on a delivery record.
Issues or obtains customer signature on invoice/receipt for pickup or delivery.
Listens to and resolves service complaints.
Places stock in appropriate place.
Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issues sales promotion materials.
Collects or picks up empty containers, kegs, or rejected/unsold merchandise and returns them to the warehouse.
Inspects loads, ensuring proper packing and security to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
Loads truck when necessary.
Ability and willingness to load/unload and/or deliver ALL products ordered by customers.
Proficient in the use of telematics devices for delivery routes and driver logs.
Uses electronic devices to accurately record start and stop times on the time clock device, ensuring compliance with DOT Regulations.
Completes training assignments in a timely manner.
Cleans the inside of the truck cab and box.
Performs daily routine vehicle inspection reports, noting damages or defects.
Arranges repairs or maintenance as needed, working with management.
Uses all company equipment as required.
Performs job duties while being monitored via DriveCam.
Moves inventory in the warehouse and participates in inventory.