Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Delivery Associate for our depot in Kalamazoo.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Delivery Associate will be loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan from our Traverse City depot. Other duties include but not limited to:Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakesCheck product for damages and/or errorsCustomer Service skills are required - must be courteous, respectful and friendlyOperate power and manual pallet jacksOccasionally operate hi-lo'sClean out trucksCollect payment and reconcile routeCommunicate with department personnel professionallyAbility to operate equipment in all weather conditionsResponsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantitiesFollow company, DOT, state and federal policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assignedWork ScheduleThis is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Saturday shifts may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs. Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe Delivery Associate will be on the road in all weather conditions delivering orders to accounts. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to regularly lift up to 45 pounds.Pay & BenefitsDaily minimum $208.80 guaranteed plus commission.Perfect Attendance Bonus opportunities (paid quarterly)Vacation and Personal Time6 Paid HolidaysCompetitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.Other perks and incentives available. Required Qualifications21 years of age and older Chauffer licenseCDL A or B license with airbrake endorsementMinimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakesHi-lo experience (preferred)Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)Must be willing to work in all weather conditionsWillingness to take direction and work independentlyAbility to regularly lift up to 45 lbs. Acceptable driving record Additional Requirements:Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities. A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position. All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process. Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed. By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record and credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record and the conditions of employment.