Summary
Our Transport Drivers play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. Responsible for moving product, invoices and Point of Sale materials in a timely and safe manner between our branches and satellite docks. Our transport drivers complete all necessary CDL safety and pre-trip checks including fueling. They will verify the load being delivered as well as return any dunnage or pallets to the warehouse and ensure the secure transport of invoices and payments from accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload and reload transport trailers on delivery trucks in a safe, timely and professional manner.
- Update and Load Driver PDA's
- Handle all Company products according to Company standards
- Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job
- Complete Safety Pre-Trip Checks according to Government and Company standards
- Pick up and securely deliver out of market invoices and customer payments
- Adhere to and follow all company policies, procedures and governmental regulations
- Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulation
- Accurately clock in and out, adhering to state labor laws
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
- Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
Key Competencies
- General knowledge of industry products
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate a commercial truck
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
Work Environment
This Job operates indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Physical Demands
- Move kegs up to 165lbs.
- Push/pull and lift/carry 35lbs. repetitively
- Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Climb stairs
- Work indoors and outdoors
- Drive
- Use power/manual pallet jack
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary & may include weekends & overtime as necessary.
Travel
No overnight travel
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED required
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Maintain valid driver's license with current certification and acceptable driving record
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
Preferred Education and Experience
- Previous beverage industry experience
- six (6) months previous driving experience
Compensation
- Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
- Hired applicant may be eligible for incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets