Lead Driver

Job Opportunity At WinebowAt Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.The starting salary range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 per hour. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.Assist the manager in ensuring all drivers are following proper company policies & procedures.Check all paperwork and returns to verify correctness.Ensure all vehicles are being maintained properly and Preventative Maintenance schedules are adhered to.Assist in training new drivers of routes, paperwork, safety protocol, and any other pertinent information as assigned by manager.Relay all messages from the manager to the drivers as needed.Report any route, equipment, or driver problems to the manager timely and as they occur.Assist the manager in preparing annual performance evaluations on other drivers.Operate company owned and/or leased trucks on various routes to facilitate shipping, receiving, delivery, and/or pickup for smooth day to day operations of Winebow products.Perform all required "user maintenance" and complete required reports to the manager on time.Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.Operate all Material Handling Equipment safely.Maintain all required certifications required by company safety programs under DOT and OSHA.Maintain and protect all property entrusted in excellent condition.Arrives to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.Ability to work more than 40 hours per week.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to ManagerOther duties as assignedWORKING CONDITIONS: Prolonged sitting, driving, ability to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold, constant travel by automobileEQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED: Driver; Pallet jack, forklift, hand truck, office equipment (including computer/tablet, printer, photocopier etc.), telephonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, bending, and lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GEDValid Driver's License. CDL-B required in NJ/NY/ILMinimum of one-year experience as truck driverAbility to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all timesEMPLOYERS RIGHTS: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent.