Delivery Associate (Full Time)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking Delivery Associates (Driver) for our depot in Marquette.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Delivery Associate will be loading cases of wine and(or) spirits onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts in and surrounding cities Grand Rapids. Other duties include but not limited to:

Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes
Check product for damages and/or errors
Customer Service skills are required - must be courteous, respectful and friendly
Operate power and manual pallet jacks
Occasionally operate hi-lo's
Clean out trucks
Collect payment and reconcile route
Communicate with department personnel professionally
Ability to operate equipment in all weather conditions
Responsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantities
Follow company, DOT, state and federal policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

The Delivery Associate is a full-time position working 10-hour shifts Tuesday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Saturdays may be required.

Pay & Benefits

Daily minimum of $249.80 guaranteed plus commission.
Perfect Attendance Bonus of $12.00 per day (paid quarterly)
6 Paid Holidays
Vacation and Personal Time
Competitive health benefit packages including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
Eligible for 401K contributions upon date of hire.
Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability coverage

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Delivery Associate will be on the road in all weather conditions and entering account stores. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

Required Qualifications

CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement
Chauffer license
21 years of age and older
Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
Willingness to take direction and work independently
Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.
Acceptable driving record

Required Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes
Hi-lo experience (preferred)
Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)

Additional Requirements:

Pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, Physical Evaluation, and Agility Test
Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
Maintain a safe driving record.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

GLWAS provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student, because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified.