Distribution Lead Driver CDL A

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package for the lead driver with an hourly pay rate of $27 / hour for CDL A or $26 / hour for CDL B. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

The competitive compensation package includes: 

1. A regular step increase program.
2. The step program adds $.50 / hour after the first 6 months.
3. Every 6 months $.50 / hour is added until month #24 when the compensation reaches $29.00 / hour for CDL A or $28.00 / hour for CDL B.

Distribution Driver Lead CDL A - Mornings for the Urbandale Cross-Dock will cover the early morning shift for a 4-day work week from 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday through Friday. For more information text your "Name" and "Lead Driver" to View phone number on recruiting.southernglazers.com.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Lead is responsible for assisting with the coordination and organization of AM truck dispatch, training, and supporting the driver team to achieve the highest level of success delivering to SGWS customers. This role is also responsible for the accurate delivery of products as invoiced to licensed accounts or between company locations. This role will service customers by ensuring timely deliveries, accurate check-in, and storage of products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with training of new delivery drivers; provide guidance in procedures and practices
• Contribute towards continuous training experience for all delivery drivers
• Assist with morning driver dispatch (troubleshooting driver/vehicle issues, assisting with reship organization, preparing delivery area).
• Support delivery team with hitting customer time windows after delays, late departures, etc.
• Drive equipment in a professional and safe manner at all times
• Deliver products as invoiced to specified licensed retailers
• Check-in invoiced orders with customers in a friendly, courteous manner
• Collect and return all payments as required
• Account for all invoices of merchandise delivered and returned
• Complete appropriate paperwork throughout the delivery process
• Ensure truck check-in procedures are followed daily
• Ensure truck service and safety issues are reported daily
• Maintain an accurate DOT logbook, if required
• Follow DOT regulations at all times
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Attend required safety courses and other classes as needed
• Report any local, state, or federal moving violations to management immediately
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
• Valid CMV / CDL / Class A or B license (CDL A preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations  
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at View email address on recruiting.southernglazers.com