Description Delivery – Driver Job Summary The 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 and 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 Favorite Brands. • 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. 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 40 pounds. • 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. Favorite Brands LLC Equal Opportunity Statement: Favorite Brands 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.