DRIVER-Mcdonough Georgia

Driver-Mcdonough Georgia

Job Category: Transportation Requisition Number: DRIVE001149

The purpose and objective of this position is to meet the Department and Company's goals of making timely and accurate beverage deliveries in a professional and safe manner.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Must be able to report to work on time at 5:30AM and work until route completion, there is no definite quitting time and must be able to work overtime when needed (while complying with FMCSA hours of service regulations).
• Complete deliveries to pre-assigned customers daily. Routes are subject to change
• Conduct pre/post trip inspections and properly log any defects
• Apply proper safety techniques while climbing in/out of box truck and loading/unloading cases of product (with and/or without ramp) from the back of the delivery truck.
• Down stack load throughout the day always utilizing load bar and secure vehicle
• Drivers are expected to observe all federal and state traffic laws and drive with caution to avoid causing breakage and shifting merchandise.
• Verify accurate product is delivered to the appropriate recipient
• Verify accurate funds are received at the time of delivery (drivers will not accept cash)
• Must provide outstanding customer service and maintain professional business relationship with customers
• Will apply basic mathematical skills to calculate changes to invoices
• Communicate with dispatch and supervisors to provide delivery status information and if any issues arise
• Position will require heavy lifting, carrying cases of product alone and with aid of a hand truck
• Position will require sitting, standing, driving, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching.
• Drivers will be required to deliver in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by company management.
• Assist other drivers with routes when required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform additional duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must have at least 1 year prior delivery/driving experience with box truck or larger type vehicle
• Must have and be able to maintain valid DOT Medical Certification
• Must have and be able to maintain valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass background check (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks).
• Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record:
• Cannot have more than two (2): moving violations and/or at-fault vehicle accidents (any combination) in the past three (3) years (for speeding, violations must be under 16mph)
• Cannot have more than one (1): speeding violation of 16-29mph OR at-fault accident in the past three (3) years
• Cannot have a major violation such as: DUI/DWI, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and/or super speeder (29+mph) violation in the past five (5) years
• Drug Free Workplace
• EOE

Special Working Conditions:

Drivers will be required to deliver in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by company management.

Qualifications

Experience: 1 year: Box Truck or larger vehicle driving experience

Licenses & Certifications: Required Driver's License DOT Medical Card Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.