Bulk Delivery Driver - FL, GA Only

Bulk Delivery Driver

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Delivery Merchandiser (DM) is a key member of the Retail Sales team and is primarily responsible for the delivery of products and performing all duties associated with deliveries to assigned accounts in a timely and efficient manner.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Perform all pre-trip vehicle inspections and fill out Pre-Trip Inspection Form.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
• Make all scheduled deliveries within the account's delivery window.
• Deliver all accounts in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Honor and follow through on all personal and business commitments.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures.
• Communicate any pricing/product discrepancies encountered during daily deliveries through the appropriate divisional channels.
• Communicate to the ADC/Supervisor any delivery issues with accounts.
• Properly complete and turn in all Invoices, DSD's, required account signatures, and required store stamps to Company/account Policies.
• Communicate daily with Supervisor on any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Remove all damaged product on each account visit as dispatched following Company policy and procedure.
• Ensure pallets, trays are picked up on each visit, and documented by proper paperwork.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Follow all Company Policy and Procedures as they relate to truck check-out, truck check-in, and all settlement processes.
• Required to work weekends and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
• Responsible for sanitization, cleanliness, and the overall appearance of account/machines, stockroom and vehicle.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery and merchandising policies.
• Responsible for the collection of monies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:
• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day.

Competencies

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Mathematics Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Sales Ability - Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Work environment

This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account. Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Physical demands

Stand - C - Walk - C - Sit - O - Manually Manipulate - C - Grasp - C - Reach Outward - C - Reach Above Shoulder - C - Speak - C - Climb - O - Crawl - O - Squat or Kneel - F - Bend - F

Required education and experience

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Certifications and Licenses:
• Must have a valid state driver license, for state of residence, with a good driving record
• Must have a valid state Class A Commercial Driver License
• Must be D.O.T Certifiable

Tools and Technology

iPhone/iPad, smart phone, TimeClock Plus

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Other duties

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________

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