Draft Driver

Description

Company Overview:

L&F Distributors provides exceptional service and quality. As a leader in beverage distribution, we pride ourselves on cultivating strong relationships with both customers and suppliers while delivering the highest standards of excellence.

Job Summary:

The Draft Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering product orders to assigned accounts ensuring excellent, and reliable customer service. This position also involves maintaining a good rapport with customers, overseeing route helpers, and ensuring the efficient operation of delivery processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Deliver product orders to customers on time and according to the established route schedule.
- Oversee delivery processes, including truck maintenance, safety checks, and compliance with all safety procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and offer product recommendations.
- Supervise and guide route helpers, assistant drivers, and merchandisers as part of the delivery team.
- Perform truck inventory checks, ensuring all product counts align with the warehouse and order records before departure.
- Utilize product knowledge to upsell and drive additional sales opportunities with customers.
- Inspect point-of-sale (P.O.S.) materials and ensure they meet company standards.
- Complete customer invoices and collect payments, reconciling all transactions with the cashier at the end of the day.
- Perform daily audits on truck equipment to ensure compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Act.
- Complete all required training, seminars, and certifications assigned.
- Ensure that all deliveries comply with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (T.A.B.C.) regulations, state laws, and the quality standards set by L&F Distributors.
- Provide regular updates to regional leaders on accountability for adhering to operational procedures and managing out-of-code (OOC) products related to freshness and expiration.
- Conduct routine audits to verify that all products are within their expiration dates and meet all standards.
- Accurately complete and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

- Possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
- At least six months of relevant work experience in delivery.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

- Regular use of hands for handling, grasping, and reaching.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical tasks, as necessary.
- Occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing.
- Specific vision abilities required, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
- Frequently sitting and driving for long periods.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Involves frequent/infrequent, occasional, and routine exposure to:

- Exposure to various retail and food service environments, which may include noise, temperature fluctuations, and crowded spaces.
- Potential for exposure to product samples and promotional materials, requiring adherence to safety guidelines.
- Travel may involve risks, including adverse weather conditions.
- Occasional exposure to warehouse settings, where moving equipment and inventory may pose safety risks.
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

- Must possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to pass criminal background and drug screen.
- Certified Beverage Professional (CBP), Certified Sales Professional (CSP), food/beverage safety certification(s) (e.g., ServSafe), preferred.

L&F Distributors Equal Opportunity Statement:

L&F Distributors LLC provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the USA for any employer.