Who We Are:
Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served the communities of Idaho and Montana for four generations.
Job Summary:
The Non CDL Driver is responsible for servicing an assigned route by delivering, stocking, and merchandising the company's beverage products at customer locations.
The work schedule consists of 5, 8-hour shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive a designated route and deliver products safely, efficiently, and professionally in compliance with all traffic laws and company policies.
- Unload products from the delivery vehicle using a pallet jack and/or hand truck.
- Verify deliveries with store personnel and check in all products upon arrival.
- Confirm order accuracy by verifying quantities and obtaining customer signatures.
- Stock cooler space, shelf space, and promotional displays at each stop.
- Rotate products in accordance with company freshness and merchandising standards.
- Retrieve empty keg shells, damaged merchandise, and incorrectly ordered products for return credit.
- Collect invoices and complete all required route paperwork on a daily basis.
- Maintain clear communication with sales representatives and retail account personnel.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills & Abilities:
- Prior delivery driving experience is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no major traffic violations.
- Ability to safely maneuver a fully loaded hand truck.
- Ability to operate standard handheld computers and route management devices.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20-30 lbs. and lift up to 160 lbs. to waist level. Duties require frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
- Work is performed independently while servicing multiple retail accounts throughout the day.
- Must be able to safely operate a delivery vehicle in a variety of weather and road conditions.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching up to 7%
- Health insurance after 60 days
- Discounted beverage products