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Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

Delivery Driver / CDL Class B or Class A / Full-time Days in our Lyons, NY facility.

We are looking for a reliable, safety-focused CDL Class B or Class A Delivery Driver to join our team in Lyons, NY. If you enjoy being on the road, providing outstanding customer service, and working independently while being part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Starting Pay: $30.78 per hour

Excellent Union Benefits - Medical, Dental, Pension, Paid Time off, Holidays, etc.

4 Day work week, Tuesday - Friday with overtime as needed

Position Summary

As a Delivery Driver, you'll safely deliver wine and spirits to customers along established routes while providing exceptional customer service. You'll ensure products are delivered accurately, maintain required DOT documentation, collect payments when necessary, and represent the company professionally.

Essential Position Results

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.

• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies, procedures, highway rules and regulations.

• Distributes spirits and wine by driving delivery truck to specific customers.

• Unloads truck by use of hand truck, dolly, or pallet jack.

• Reconciles customers' invoice by collecting COD as specified on invoice and recording transactions on company and customer receipt.

• Records daily deliveries by completing delivery records as needed.

• Provides customer service by listening and resolving customer concerns.

• Collects product returns by obtaining customers' signature on receipt for pick up or delivery.

• Maintains records by completing DOT driver log.

• Maintains appearance of delivery truck by daily cleaning of the inside of the truck cab and box.

• Reports and requests routine truck maintenance by completing electronic and written maintenance request form.

• Performs duties in a safe manner by following established safety rules and regulations.

• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certifications and/or licenses:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid CDL Class B or Class A (Commercial Drivers License).
• Clean MVR record

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years related delivery experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have general knowledge of DOT regulations and proven history of safe driving.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to associates.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic understanding of shipping/receiving and inventory control principals.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meet deadlines

Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at 800-724-3960.