TITLE: Driver/Warehouse Associate
DEPARTMENT: Operations
FLSA: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
POSITION LEVEL: Line Level
Position Objective:
This position is responsible for daily delivery to customer’s stores and restaurants, plus picking up materials from wineries and warehouses. The preferred candidate will also be responsible for receiving documentation of proper payment of material, at the time of delivery. On the warehouse side, would be responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, and retrieving stock and other items. The position will report to the warehouse manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Interact professionally with customers during deliveries
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Safely meet delivery schedules on designated routes
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Load and unload product from delivery trucks
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Maintain fleet vehicles according to maintenance schedules including oil changes, cleaning, and general up keep of vehicles
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Stock and merchandise wines at retail stores
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Preform audit and checking in of wine with receiving locations
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Communicate with customer as to receiving proper payments at each location
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Maintain accurate delivery log
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Understand driving regulations of location
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Maintain a clean and safe driving record
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Overnight trips may be required
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Perform other duties as required
- Pulling wine bottles from pick sheets
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Maintain warehouse cleaning and organization
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Ability to operate a pallet jack
Experience Required:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license, driving record in good standing
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Operate a pallet jack
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Ability to comprehend picking slips and basic math calculations
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2 to 5 years of experience driving a company vehicle preferred
Competencies Required:
- Safety – maintains quality standards and follows all safety rules
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Technical aptitude – skillful in the use of tools, hardware, software, and equipment
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Detail oriented – identifies defects and ensures compliance with specifications
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Organization – maintains a clean and orderly work area informs supervisor of any defective or faulty equipment or material
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Analysis & problem-solving: ability to work independently with little direction
Education Required:
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 2 to 5 years of experience driving a delivery vehicle preferred
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to move product weighing up to 50+ pounds, including lifting, placing, pushing and pulling
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May require bending, twisting, and kneeling.
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Ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
- Ability to work overtime as needed
Work Environment:
- Must live within an agreed upon location/ geography to service customers and employees
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Work in a closed vehicle daily, are often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures when working outdoors
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Mitchell Lewis & Staver and Mitchell Wine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
