Driver

Job Summary

An opportunity exists for a Class A driver in a dynamic wine & spirits logistics operation based in Napa, CA. This is a seasonal position with the possibility of becoming permanent in January, based on business needs and performance. This role runs the same route every day and requires overnight trips to and from Los Angeles. You’ll deliver customer orders to the accounts along that route, keep accurate route records, and make sure each customer is happy with their order and the quality of the product they receive. You’ll follow company safety standards, state and federal regulations, and warehouse delivery procedures throughout the delivery cycle.

Along with deliveries, you’ll handle a variety of customer service tasks and work closely with the front office. The job is fast paced, so you’ll need to be task oriented and manage your time efficiently each day. The typical work week is Tuesday through Friday, with the exception of holidays.

Primary Job Duties

• Safely operate a class A vehicle in order to pick up orders from suppliers or make deliveries.
• Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections
• Verify all loads to ensure full and accurate customer deliveries
• Securely load and unload vehicle for multi-stop deliveries
• Maintain interior of vehicle organized and clean
• Route plan, follow delivery schedule, and adjust planned drives to manage delays as necessary
• Use our TMS system on a mobile device to update delivery status and capture PODs
• Report to the Warehouse manager any incidents, accidents, injuries, traffic violations, or property damage
• Provide high quality level of service at delivery location and resolve customer concerns regarding spoilage, breakage, and incorrect product delivery
• Provide customers with invoices, obtain delivery signatures, and collect accounts receivable as necessary
• Adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines including but not limited to DOT, FMCSA, and FDOT
• Be prompt and on time for every scheduled shift
• Work overtime as needed
• Perform other work related duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record
• Minimum of 1 year experience of route delivery or similar environment
• Must know how to use and fill out hours of service logs
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT Medical Certificate
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Strong time-management, interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Ability to apply basic math skills with or without calculator
• Knowledge of area and an ability to operate GPS technology/apps
• Use safe lifting and loading techniques including ability to push and lift items with varying degrees of weight
• Previous delivery and distribution experience in the food and beverage industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Should be able to sit for extended periods
• Hear and speak clearly by phone
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.