Shuttle Driver - Kalamazoo, MI
About The Position
Sure, you could drive a truck for lots of companies, but how much more fun would it be to deliver beer, wine and spirits between our warehouses and have a feeling of family as your truck rolls into both locations every day? Our drivers are home daily after hauling our beverages across Michigan to ensure each of our warehouses have the product they need for our customers. We take great pride in choosing drivers who drive safely, and are willing to jump in and help co-workers and suppliers when needed. This position requires a CDL-A, and will leave from our Kalamazoo warehouse Monday-Thursday evenings (That's right...a 3-day weekend!) at 10:30pm with a return early in the morning.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Current Commercial Driver's License- Class A CDL
- 19 years of age or older
- Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internally
- Customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull an average of 50 pounds and move up to 165 pounds
- Ability to perform physical and driving tasks while being exposed to varying weather conditions
- Good driving record
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per day
Responsibilities
- Arrive to the warehouse in the evening to perform your pre-trip inspection
- Verify accuracy and proper loading of product on your truck
- Drive your truck to our other warehouses
- Unload product from your truck and help load product on the local delivery trucks
- Load your truck with any returns and empty containers for the Kalamazoo warehouse
- Occasionally make a delivery or pickup from a customer or supplier
- Safely operate delivery vehicle according to DOT rules and regulations
- Return to the Kalamazoo warehouse after delivery has been made
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
- 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
- Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
- Weekly pay
- Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
- Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
- Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
- Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
