Delivery Driver - West - Hoffman Beverage : Job Details

Company: Hoffman Beverage Company is a leading, local, and family-owned beverage distributor that was founded in 1919. We are committed to our mission to distributing the world's best beverages through great people and genuine partnerships. Hoffman Beverage is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, and communities. We proudly embrace our values, as they define the qualities we impart in our team and our organization: TEAMWORK - ATTITUDE - PASSION - INTEGRITY - NEVER SATISFIED If you love our products, you'll really enjoy being a part of the Hoffman Beverage team. General Summary: Position supports the delivery department for our Lawrenceville warehouse and clients in its objective to meet our customer needs. Position delivers products on an established or contingency route to customers including bars, restaurants, convenience and gas stores, supermarkets, drug stores, across a wide variety of weather conditions. Home daily. Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Must have at valid Virginia CDL-A license
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record in compliance with DOT requirements.
• Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 165 lbs. when handling keg products.
• This position must pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience beverage delivery.
• Customer Service experience.
• Experience with a handheld ordering device.
• Experience with operating equipment (hand trucks, hand cart and pallet jack)
• Prior grocery store, convenience and/or restaurant experience, including stocking, product handling, and local delivery and unloading product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery sequence and within the require time windows.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Stock, merchandise, rotate, and face product on displays, hot shelves, cooler, cold box, and back-room stock.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• In conjunction with the salesperson, maintain proper rotation in accordance with HB, ABI, and Craft/Import policies.
• Provide feedback to salesperson as needed to help track and measure promotional sales effectiveness. Report all competitive activities to your salesperson (new placement, pricing opportunities, etc.).
• Ensure that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods, customer returns, complete necessary paperwork and synchronize the handheld. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Communication:

• Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times per the Company Values, Tap-In
• Resolves conflicts respectfully and s timely manner, ask for assistance from appropriate supervisor/HR as needed
• Maintains job-related confidentiality
• Participates actively in department team and all-staff meetings
• Communicates respectfully at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Operates with a sense of teamwork

Safety Ownership:

• Take reasonable care of yourself by not taking risks or putting yourself in danger.
• Take care of others by not causing distractions and ensure your behavior does not impair the ability to perform duties safely as well as efficiently for others.
• Responsible for following instructions and established safety policies. Use the safety measures provided.
• Do not interfere or misuse work equipment. Should only use equipment if trained and authorized.

Physical Requirements: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of the requirements, depending on requirement, the essential functions to which it relates and the proposed accommodation. X Seeing X Ability to Move Distances Within & Between Warehouses and Offices XLifting/Carrying (specify) 50 Pounds X Seeing/Hearing X Maneuver (specify) 165 Pounds X Color Perception X Driving X Touching X Ability to Mount & X Dexterity Dismount Forklift/Truck X Hand X Pushing/Pulling X Finger Mental/Reasoning Requirements: X Reading - Simple __ Reading - Complex _X Analysis/Comprehension X Writing - Simple __ Writing - Complex Making X Basic Math - Skills __ Clerical _X_ Judgement/Decision Work Environment: X Shift Work X Extreme Heat X Moving Objects X Work Alone X Extreme Cold __ High Places X Work with Others X Outside __ Fumes/Odors X Face-to-Face Contact X Electrical Equipment __ Hazardous Materials X Inside __ Pressurized Equipment X Verbal Contact w/Others X Noise X Dirt & Dust Equal Opportunity Employer: Hoffman Beverage Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe, and general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.