Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Delivery Driver. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages and the potential for growth opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operates vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner with respect to weather and road conditions.
* Ensures that pre/post-trip inspection sheets are completed on each vehicle used. Notifies the DC Operations Manager of discrepancies.
* Checks load conditions and maintains load using approved load-locks and tools in order to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
* Maintains security of load ensuring bay of truck is locked at all times driver is away from vehicle.
* Ensures the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift.
* Handles, delivers, and works with all products that may be ordered by our customers.
* Delivers products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring that deliveries are made timely.
* Uses electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately and consistently record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and rain in compliance with DOT Regulations.
* Provides input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels.
* Ensures that all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked.
* Collects payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws.
* Communicates shortages and overages of products, and returns items to the Distribution Center as necessary.
* Resolves issues when possible with customers, and/or communicates those issues to the Company for proper resolution.
* Ensures proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route.
* Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread.
* Performs job essential duties and responsibilities effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.
* Immediately reports any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcements authorities to DC Operations Manager.
* Represents the Company therefore ensuring that the work uniform is worn properly, and maintains a neat and well groomed appearance.
* Maintains a positive attitude and good work habits.
Education and/or Experience
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.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
Valid Driver License with F Endorsement
Current DOT Medical Card
Computer Skills
Basic computer knowledge
" Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. "