Driver Trainee, Class A
Responsibilities:
Join the #1 beer distributor in the United States! We are hiring immediately and offering the following:
- Shift: 1st Shift Full-time - 5am start time
- Schedule: Tuesday-Friday (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off)
- Local Deliveries - Home Every Night
- Prior touch freight experience is required
- Pay: Starting at $26 per hour
- Off on Major Holidays (8 Total)
- Must be 21 Year of Age
- Benefits: Medical (default plan free to employees, spouse, and dependents), Dental and Vision (available first of the month following 30 days of employment), Vacation Pay, Paid Holidays, and 401k with Company match (after 60 days of employment)
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.
This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Company hires and trains individuals with less than one year of experience and enters them into our Driver Training Program. Driver Trainees receive training and coaching and perform driver duties that allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a professional driver position.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Satisfactorily complete the company's Driver Training Program
- Safely and professionally operate a commercial motor vehicle
- Use Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and/or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as an electric pallet jack and/or hand truck
- Maneuver vehicle and equipment in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles
- Unload and deliver products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts, or pallets in multi-temperature environments
- Provide exceptional customer service to consumers and store personnel
- Complete delivery and pick up paperwork
- Pick up returned product as required
- Collect company assets to include payments, carts, pallets, etc.
- Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicle
- Complete company training and certifications as required
- Effectively communicate and maintain contact with shift supervisor, dispatch, and/or co-workers
- Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- 0 to 1 plus years of Class A Driving experience
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or equivalent driving experience in the military
- Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 170 pounds
Preferred Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree
Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.
Background Check and Drug Screening: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Pay Transparency:Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.