Job Description

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking Delivery Associates for our Wine Depot in Detroit .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Delivery Associate will be loading spirits beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the Metro Detroit area. Other duties include but not limited to:

• Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes
• Check product for damages and/or errors
• Customer Service skills are required - must be courteous, respectful and friendly
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks
• Occasionally operate hi-lo's
• Clean out trucks
• Collect payment and reconcile route
• Communicate with department personnel professionally
• Ability to operate equipment in all weather conditions
• Responsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantities
• Follow company, DOT, state and federal policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Occasional Saturday shifts may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Delivery Associate will be on the road in all weather conditions delivering orders to accounts. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to regularly lift up to 45 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

• Daily minimum $225.00 (guaranteed)
• Commission plus Perfect Attendance Bonus opportunity at $10.80 per workday (paid monthly)
• Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage.
• Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available.
• Eligible for 401k enrollment upon date of hire.
• Vacation, All-Purpose Days, and 6 Paid Holidays after 60 Workday Probation is completed.

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years of age and older
• Chauffer license
• CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement
• Minimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes
• Hi-lo experience (preferred)
• Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to take direction and work independently
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.
• Acceptable driving record

Additional Requirements:

• Able to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT card through GLWAS
• Pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, and Agility Test
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
• Maintain a safe driving record.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

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