Distribution Driver Class B

Job ID: 42986

Location:
Urbandale, IA, US, 50322-2073

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What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package for the lead driver with an hourly pay rate of $25 / hour for CDL B. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

The competitive compensation package includes:
A regular step increase program.

The step program adds $.50 / hour after the first 6 months.

Every 6 months $.50 / hour is added until month #24 when the compensation reaches $27.00 / hour for CDL B.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class B is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect general condition of vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicle including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations

Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle

Receive payment for goods delivered

Sort merchandise by invoice for delivery

Adhere to safe and courteous operation of delivery vehicle at all times

Check in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier

Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR)

Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired)

Adhere to all Safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner

Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods

Load and unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized

Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements

Report any incidents to dispatcher

Follow/adhere to all traffic laws

Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order

Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

1 year of experience

Class B Commercial Driver's License required

Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds

Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations

Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions

Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [email protected]

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