Delivery Driver
by Lamplighter Brewing
SUMMARY:
The primary role of the Delivery Driver is to transport Lamplighter’s cans, kegs, and bottles to accounts in the Greater Boston area and surrounding suburbs. As members of Lamplighter’s Sales & Distribution program, Delivery Drivers are expected to cultivate positive and professional relationships with accounts while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and organized delivery van. On occasion, the Delivery Driver may be asked to collect payment from select accounts. Delivery Drivers should have a working knowledge of Lamplighter beer, and a suitable understanding of Lamplighter’s history, operations, policies, and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Acting with professionalism and courtesy at all times, positively representing the Lamplighter brand to accounts across Massachusetts.
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Completing additional van-related activities as requested from management, including but not limited to:
- Assisting in the preparation of auto insurance claims and paperwork.
- Executing van maintenance requests(e.g. detailing, van inspections, etc.)
- Disputing traffic violation tickets
- Maintaining regular communications with the Director of Production & Facility regarding delivery logistics, timing, troubleshooting, van repairs, etc.
Before Driving
- Assisting warehouse team with loading the delivery van.
- Reviewing delivery route and quantities on itinerary, confirming that itinerary totals
match inventory loaded on van. - Reporting any maintenance or repairs that require resolution prior to driving.
- Communicating any route concerns or questions to the Director of Production & Facility.
While Driving
- Driving routes safely and responsibly, adhering to all local, state, and federal traffic laws.
- Re-fueling the van as needed, sending all fuel receipts promptly to receipts@lamplighterbrewing.com.
- Inspecting truck for damage or issues as needed
- Delivering product to liquors stores and restaurants, which may include traveling up or down stairs and / or carrying kegs or cases into cold rooms or other storage rooms.
- Leaving product wherever requested by liquor store / restaurant staff.
- Collecting signatures on invoices after delivering product.
- Requesting and / or picking up account payments, as instructed by the Director of Production & Facility.
- Communicating respectfully with all beer buyers, purveyors, and other account staff.
- Collecting empty kegs / empty cans as needed.
- If needed, returning to the brewery to restock the van for the remainder of route.
- Posting invoices on Ekos Brewmaster after successfully completing deliveries.
- Reporting unusual storage conditions or product placement at accounts to Director of Production & Facility (e.g. warm storage temperatures, out of code SKUs, etc.)
After Driving
- Emptying the van of all product, returning pallets, empty kegs, and other products to their appropriate places in the warehouse.
- Sweeping the back of the van and disposing of any trash.
- Storing signed invoices and account payments in their proper locations in the office.
- Parking the van safely and legally.
- Completing end of day van checklists.
- Sending an end of route recap to Director of Production & Facility, noting any missed stops, delivery or invoice discrepancies, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Clean driving record and up-to-date driver’s license (note: a Commercial Driver’s License is NOT required)
- Ability to keep the van organized, fueled, and clean
- Positive attitude and excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving
- Familiarity with using navigation systems (e.g. Google Maps, Wayz, etc.)
- Strong time management skills to ensure that deliveries are made on schedule
- Ability to lift 100+ lbs
- Ability to be mobile and on feet for 8+ hour shifts
- At least 21 years old
*No prior experience is necessary for this position **No formal education is necessary for this position
