Delivery Driver

Job Description:

Under the direction of the SE Sales Supervisor, this position works in coordination with Alaskan Brewing Company’s production and Southeast Sales departments to ensure timely, accurate and efficient delivery of product. In addition, this position is expected to provide excellent customer service and work in a team environment.

Normal workdays are Monday – Friday. Evening and weekend work as well as overtime are occasionally required.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Reports to:

SE Sales Supervisor

Responsibility:

• Conducts pre-trip inspection of truck prior to each day’s deliveries.
• Drives truck to deliver items to assigned customer’s place of business.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Consistent delivery time to fulfill the needs of our customers.
• Properly deliver merchandise and rotate product.
• Fills all out of stocks, price marking product when required, pickup all empties and damaged products.
• Accurately maintains cash collected, truck inventory, all required invoices, forms and related paperwork.
• Responsible for first-line maintenance and cleanliness of company vehicle.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ability to assist SE Sales in taking orders, performing off-premise merchandising and on-premise line cleaning.
• Assisting with other brewery warehouse needs, as directed.
• Assist with other brewery delivery/pickup needs such as recycling, store transfers, moving needs, or other deliveries, as directed.
• Assisting with janitorial, outdoor maintenance and other duties, as directed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver pallets of beer weighing 2,600 lbs using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Ability to stack 40 lb cases and lift kegs weighing up to 170 lbs.
• Ability to repetitively lift heavy objects.
• Ability to drive a forklift and handle heavy objects safely in a team environment.
• Ability to work in cold, wet conditions.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• One year of related experience and/or training.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Possess strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Ability to set priorities and manage competing demands.
• Computer skills using word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• This position requires operation of the company delivery truck. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a current medical card permitting the operation of the company delivery vehicle.