Delivery Driver - Iowa City

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

We are looking for a dependable and motivated Brewery Delivery Driver to support our brewery operations. This non-CDL role is responsible for delivering beer to local taprooms and accounts, as well as hauling supplies and materials between brewery buildings. This position plays a key role in ensuring our beer and operations move efficiently and safely from one place to another.

Core Values

Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:

1. Set the Tone

2. Thirst for Improvement

3. We Care

4. Practice Candor

5. Passion Driven

You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here.

Essential Functions

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

1. Loading & Unloading: Safely load, secure, and unload product to prevent damage during transport, frequently lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs.

2. Product Delivery: Deliver kegs, packaged beer, and other brewery products to taprooms and local accounts in a timely, accurate manner.

3. Route & Schedule Execution: Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules, adjusting as needed for traffic, weather, and customer needs.

4. Inter-Facility Transfers: Transport brewing supplies, packaging materials, and equipment between brewery facilities as directed.

5. Keg Handling: Load and unload full and empty kegs safely, including proper stacking, securing, and return organization.

6. Customer Service & Representation: Provide professional, friendly service at every stop; verify order accuracy, obtain required signatures, and address basic questions or concerns appropriately.

7. Delivery Verification & Paperwork: Confirm deliveries, manage invoices/signatures/returns, and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate.

8. Vehicle Care & Inspections: Perform daily vehicle inspections to confirm the vehicle is clean, fueled, and in safe working condition; maintain cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.

9. Documentation: Maintain delivery logs and required electronic and/or paper records in accordance with brewery processes.

10. Safety & Compliance: Follow all traffic laws, driving regulations, safety procedures, and brewery policies at all times.

11. Additional Support: Assist with general brewery, warehouse, or packaging tasks as needed.

Competencies

1. Team Focused: Ability to work effectively with all parts of the brewery team

2. Communication: Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times with customers

3. Equipment Literacy: Knowledge of how to operate lift gates, electric pallet jacks as relevant to vehicle and delivery location

4. Product Knowledge: Having a basic understanding of core lineup of Big Grove beers and able to answer customer/account questions as needed

5. Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to alcohol laws in regards to delivery times, signatures and age verification where applicable

6. Organizational Skills: Precise handling of invoices and efficient mapping of routes to ensure timely deliveries

7. Problem Solver: Ability to handle impromptu situations, such as short shipment timelines, damaged product or customer dispute on product delivery

Be a high performing Big Grove team member with ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals. Contribute to and exemplify Big Grove values, vision, standards, and culture.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This role works in a mix of warehouse/brewery production spaces and on-the-road delivery environments. The workday involves frequent movement between the loading dock, cold storage, production/packaging areas, and customer delivery locations. The setting is physical, schedule-driven, and safety-focused.

• Temperature Variability: Exposure to changing temperatures—warm brewery/production areas, cooler storage and walk-ins, and outdoor conditions during deliveries.

• Noise Levels: Moderate to loud noise in brewery and warehouse areas due to machinery, conveyor lines, and forklifts; hearing protection may be required in designated areas.

• Fast-Paced Environment: Time-sensitive delivery windows and production schedules require focus, urgency, and efficient workflow.

• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: Wet floors, condensation, and occasional spills are common in brewery and cold storage areas; slip-resistant footwear and strong situational awareness are important.

• Exposure to Chemicals: Routine exposure to cleaning and sanitizing products used in brewery/warehouse operations; appropriate PPE may be required.

• Material Handling & Equipment: Regular lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying (including kegs and cases). Use of powered equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts may be required; forklift training/certification may be provided on site.

• Driving Conditions: Variable road and weather conditions, loading docks, and tight delivery areas; requires safe driving habits and comfort navigating active work sites.

• Safety Expectations: Compliance with DOT/traffic laws (as applicable), brewery safety rules, and safe lifting/handling procedures is required at all times.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing in and out of the truck and across loading docks, warehouse floors, and customer delivery areas.

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of product (including kegs and cases); ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly, with heavier items moved using team lifts and/or material-handling equipment.

• Repetitive movement including bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, gripping, and twisting while loading/unloading, securing product, and completing deliveries.

• Manual dexterity and grip strength required to handle kegs, cases, hand trucks/dollies, pallet jacks, straps, and door mechanisms.

• Stair and ramp navigation while moving product using a hand truck or dolly in varied environments (tight spaces, uneven surfaces, curbs).

• Sustained physical activity for extended periods, including working at a fast pace during peak delivery windows.

• Ability to operate equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, and (if trained) forklifts; requires coordination, balance, and situational awareness.

• Tolerance for environmental conditions such as temperature changes, outdoor weather exposure during deliveries, and moderate to loud noise in brewery/warehouse areas.

• Prolonged sitting and driving: Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a delivery vehicle, with frequent stops that require transitioning in and out of the vehicle throughout the shift.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position up to 20 hours per week. Hours of work/days may vary from week to week.

Travel

Yes, travel is required between Big Grove facilities and Big Grove accounts; there will be 2 specific delivery days arranged with travel to Des Moines weekly.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Valid Drivers License (Non-CDL) required with clean driving record. MVR Background check is required.

2. Previous delivery, brewery, or warehouse experience preferred but not required

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.