Shuttle Driver - Ishpeming, MI

Shuttle Beer Driver

Sure, you could drive a truck for lots of companies, but how much more fun would it be to deliver beer, wine and spirits between our warehouses and have a feeling of family as your truck rolls into both locations every day?

Working for a beverage distributor has its perks:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)

401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting

3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Paid volunteer time to give back to the community

Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)

Weekly pay

Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home

Kick ass events and fun across Michigan

Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry

Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family

The minimum compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:

$27 - $31/hour

Eat. Sleep. Shuttle Beer. Repeat: Our drivers are home daily after hauling our beverages across Michigan to ensure each of our warehouses have the product they need for our customers. We take great pride in choosing drivers who drive safely, and are willing to jump in and help co-workers and suppliers when needed. This position requires a CDL-A, and will leave from our Ishpeming warehouse Monday-Thursday evenings (That's right...a 3-day weekend!) at 6:30pm with a return early in the morning.

A Day in the Life

Arrive to the warehouse in the evening to perform your pre-trip inspection

Verify accuracy and proper loading of product on your truck

Drive your truck to our Livonia, MI warehouse

Unload product from your truck and help load product on the local delivery trucks

Load your truck with any returns and empty containers for the Kalamazoo warehouse

Occasionally make a delivery or pickup from a customer or supplier

Safely operate delivery vehicle according to DOT rules and regulations

Return to the Kalamazoo warehouse after delivery has been made

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Current Commercial Driver's License- Class A CDL

19 years of age or older

Must have a reliable personal cell phone with the ability to receive calls and text messages and with a cell phone number available internally

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull an average of 50 pounds and move up to 165 pounds

Ability to perform physical and driving tasks while being exposed to varying weather conditions

Good driving record

Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per day

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done at our fast-paced company, we also like to have fun and lots of it!