Driver Helper

Innovation and Growth are who we are! We build profitable brands through People, Products, Technology, and Innovation. We don't have customers, we have partners, and we succeed by growing together by hiring and developing the best, we want talent looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, and robust training & development.

COMPANY:


Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor delivering our diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America.

Family-owned and operated since 2001, over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles.

However, our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees, we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do, and we have fun doing it!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Driver Helpers reports directly to the Driver Supervisor and are responsible for assisting with the on-time delivery of products to our customers. Drivers and their helpers are the first and most frequent representation of Eagle to our customers and should provide safe, timely, and professional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position assists with the delivery of products to stores on an established route or via dynamic dispatch to customers including convenience and gas stores, small supermarkets, bars, etc.
• Unloads and brings products into the store
• Responsible for ongoing rotating and stocking of products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers
• Helps generate invoices and is responsible for daily settlement of orders on delivery
• Has frequent interaction with store management
• At times (such as summer and other peak seasons), this position requires long work hours
• Deliver products, serve customers, and execute all promotions to multiple stores each day
• Push and pull pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to move products to and from the truck
• Establish positive working relationships with primary contact at each account
• Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.)
• Serve customers (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.)
• Follow DOT regulations
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance survey and influence retail accounts to ensure a competitive edge in dominant POS placement, price points, shelf space, and product location
• Execute special assignments and impact selling objectives as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass the required drug test and physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Follow DOT Regulations
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing, etc.)
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)
• Ability to perform lifting, loading, and pushing/pulling a significantly high volume of cases per day ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours (8-10)
• It also requires reaching, squatting, and bending while delivering and merchandising products in the store and delivering products across a wide variety of weather conditions

WHY EAGLE DISTRIBUTING:
We pride ourselves on being Agile, Innovative, and Elite. We want people that enjoy making a mark on a company and continuing to grow our company over the next decade, don't just watch the launch be a part of it!


BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Eagle is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Careers website because of your disability. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you need accommodation or assistance in using the Eagle's Careers website, please email View email address on click.appcast.io