Class A - Shuttle Driver (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Night Shuttle Driver for our warehouse depots in Highland Park and Detroit.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Shuttle Driver will be delivering product with a tractor/trailer between our Highland Park and Detroit depot to cross docks located throughout Michigan. These locations include but are not limited to Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Gaylord and Traverse City. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform pre/post trip inspections
• Follow all D.O.T. and State regulated laws including HOS and ELD compliance
• Unload product at cross-docks
• Assist in separating and staging product
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks
• Operate hi-lo equipment
• Perform clean-up of area as needed
• Take loads to other depots to cover other drivers
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working Sunday through Thursday starting at 6:00 PM.  Start times may fluctuate and occasional Fridays may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Shuttle Driver will be on the road in all weather conditions.  This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

• $31.32 per hour
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Vacation and Personal Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.

Required Qualifications

• 21 years of age and older
• Chauffer and CDL A license with airbrake endorsement
• Hi-Lo and Pallet Jack experience
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position. All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process. Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed. By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.

All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record and credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.

By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record and the conditions of employment.