Delivery – Driver

Job Summary

The Delivery Driver delivers product orders to assigned accounts and provides excellent, reliable customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers ordered product to customers on time while overseeing all delivery, truck maintenance, and safety processes and procedures for the route.
• Develops and maintains an effective rapport with all customers.
• Oversees performance of route helpers, assistant drivers, and merchandisers assigned to team.
• Counts truck and verifies with warehouse personnel before leaving for the route. 
• Creates invoices and collects payment from customers and reconciles all transactions with company cashier.
• Checks and audits truck and equipment each day to verify it is compliant with federal operating guidelines.
• Completes training, seminars and classes as assigned.
• Sells all products in accordance with company guidelines and T.A.B.C. (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission).
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Act.
• Completes and submits required reports accurately and on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A qualified Driver must have at least six months of relevant work experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good time management skills, an eye for detail, and experience working with a delivery team. Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass criminal background and drug screen. 

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. 

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.