Utility Driver

Description To deliver product to retail accounts on a predetermined route for advance sales. Comply with quality assurance policies and procedures. Responsible for the safe operation and care of assigned company equipment in compliance with all vehicle code and company policies. Maintain strong customer rapport, quality service, and effective merchandising of all products. Assure quality standards are maintained through scheduled product rotation without direct supervision.
Deliver all products to scheduled accounts in good condition and within scheduled delivery time. Assure all brands and packages are rotated in back rooms on a "first-in, first-out" basis in accordance with supplier requirements to safeguard that no past-dated products are made available to consumers. Abide by all local, state and federal beverage codes. Properly account for all cash/credit proceeds and products removed from inventories. Accurately compute and record all transactions and convey all related cash, checks and documents to Route Audit at conclusion of work shift. Provide shelf merchandising to all stores upon request by manager or customer. Assure safe operation of assigned vehicle by completing vehicle safety check daily and/or completing repair order same day as problem is detected to avoid unnecessary repair cost and to comply with DMV regulations. Maintain cab and bays of truck in a neat and clean manner at all times. Provide excellent rapport and positive exposure of product through quality service to ultimately increase product sales and market share. Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements Ability to work effectively with others and convey a positive and professional image to all customers and employees. Ability to abide by all policies and procedures and hold coworkers accountable for the same. This is a physically demanding position with employees working outside the facility in the elements (summer, winter, etc.). This role requires constant bending and reaching and must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50n pounds consistently throughout an entire shift. Must be able to operate and enter/exit a vehicle, moving from that vehicle to outside then to indoor and occasionally into refrigerated areas. Work environment involves slight physical risks that require following basic safety precautions, and the use of equipment with relatively simple operating procedures. Advanced application of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination is also required.