Andrews Distributing

Delivery NonCDL Driver ONP

Laredo, TX Full time

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!!

The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. 

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm (Alternate Monday)

Here's the pay: Our starting pay is $16.50 an hour.

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering:

  • Weekly Pay, Every Friday!

  • Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time

  • 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)

  • Nike™ Branded Uniforms

And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!!

A Delivery Non-CDL Driver drives an Off Premise or On Premise route and efficiently delivers product to customers in a safe and timely manner that meets company standards while providing the highest standard of service to all accounts.  The Delivery Non-CDL Driver safely drives all company vehicles and operates company equipment in compliance with safety and DOT regulations. 

WORK TASKS

A Delivery Non-CDL Driver can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job:

Delivery Driver

  • Drives assigned Off Premise or On Premise route, delivering product to customers in a safe and timely manner.

  • Maintains all company equipment and vehicles in good condition and appearance. 

  • Completes pre/post-trip daily vehicle inspections to ensure all are in good condition and appearance is acceptable.

  • Checks and verifies product order with customer for accuracy and quality.

  • Collects payment when necessary, obtains signature on receipt of delivery and performs required inventory/merchandising tasks.

  • Builds and maintains a professional relationship with customers and ensures all service levels are achieved.

  • Maintains necessary documentation and submits reports as needed providing delivery information, damaged product, returns and inventory control. 

  • Effectively communicates issues and opportunities to an Andrews DSM or Account Manager.

Product Handling

  • Loads, unloads and moves product repetitively using appropriate equipment throughout shift while adhering to all federal, state and local regulations regarding the sale and merchandising of beer, malt beverages, spirits and other beverages.

  • Rotates product to ensure quality standards are maintained. 

  • Adheres to and administers Swap and Drop procedure as needed.

  • Coaches and provides direction to assigned Delivery Assistant to ensure proper product handling and delivery, and exceptional customer service.

This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks.

CAPABILITIES

A Delivery Non-CDL Driver has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job related capabilities and KSAs:

KNOWLEDGE

  • Andrews Portfolio

  • All Andrews Program

  • Beer, Spirits and Distribution Industry

  • Competitive Portfolios

  • Category Management

  • Customer Service Principles

  • DOT Regulations and Guidelines

  • Elevate Your Game Competencies

  • Merchandising Literacy

  • OSHA Policies and Procedures

  • Packaging and Code Dates

  • Quality Standards and Code Dates

  • Safety Procedures and Polices

  • SmartDrive Program

  • Standards for Service Professionals

  • Swap and Drop Procedure

  • TABC Guidelines

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to Operate Forklift, Pallet Jack, Lift Gate and Other Required Equipment

  • Ability to Operate a Fleet Vehicles/Trucks

  • Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workload

  • Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly

  • Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions

  • Ability to Use a Dolly Properly

  • Ability to Work Steadily at a Fast Pace to Meet Time Schedules and Deadlines

  • Ability to Work Safely Within a Fast-paced Time Sensitive Environment and Drive Safely in All Kinds of Weather and Road Conditions

  • Attention to Detail Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Customer Service Skills

  • Reading Comprehension Skills

  • Teamwork Skills

  • Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate for the Delivery Non-CDL Driver role should satisfy the expectations below:

REQUIRED

  • Two Plus Years of Professional Driving Experience, DFW Area and/or Intrastate Preferred

  • Valid Texas Driver’s License

  • Familiarity with GPS devices

  • Previous Experience Driving a Box Truck

  • Ability to Perform in a Physically Demanding Role on a Daily Basis; and Work in Extreme Weather Conditions

  • Ability to Read and Understand English

  • Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly

PREFERRED

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent Certificate

  • Previous Distribution Business Experience

  • Good Communication Skills

  • Prior Beer, Spirits and/or CPG  Industry Experience

  • Previous Retail or Customer Service Experience

  • Previous Physically Demanding Work Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

  • Ability to pull/push a load up to 100 lbs.

  • Off Premise and Transfer Driver:  Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 55 lbs.

  • On Premise Driver:  Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 165 lbs.

  • Requires ability to tolerate working in an environment with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.

  • Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

  • Driving is required during the workday.

  • Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday. 

  • Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email, inputting data and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.

  • Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate varied machinery, equipment, computers, and vehicles.

  • Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various facility machinery and equipment.

  • Must be able to maintain a current/valid driver's license.

  • Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.

  • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.