Job Summary:
Divine Barrel Brewing is seeking a Distribution Driver. We currently self-distribute to over 250 active customers in the Greater Charlotte area, Triad and Triangle. This person will focus on delivering beer, as well as merchandising in the accounts that require it. This person will work directly with the sales manager and the production team in picking orders, loading vehicles, and delivering beer. Daily customer interaction is of utmost importance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Pick Orders and load vehicles every day.
- Deliver beer, as orders indicate, in a safe and efficient manner.
- Maintain invoices and collect accurate payments.
- Be responsible for route planning and efficient route execution to minimize downtime.
- Ensure beer is within established freshness dates at each location.
- Restock store shelves as needed/if required.
- Perform inventory count and reorganize coolers as needed.
- Inventory management.
- Help maintain long-term relationships with each location including beer buyers, bartenders, and managers.
- Communicate with sales manager about daily interactions with customers, as well as potential lead generation.
- Communicate with sales manager about low inventory at customers locations that may require a re-order.
- Maintain delivery vehicles including interior and exterior clean. Ensure oil/brake/tire maintenance is done routinely.
- Night and weekend work may be required periodically.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift and move kegs up to 100 pounds, move cases of beer, climb steps repeatedly, walk/stand for long periods.
- Willingness to be in cold or hot temperatures.
- Ability to drive long distances every day in a work vehicle.
Job Qualifications:
- Background in delivery preferred.
- Understanding of van/car care preferred.
- Must be available to work 7am-4pm Monday-Friday. Hours may vary. Night and weekend work required periodically.
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Must have a solid foundation of organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
- Time management.
- Strong work ethic.
- Flexible schedule.
- Valid NC Driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from work.
- Knowledge and passion for the craft beer industry.
- Work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
To apply, send resume and references to us at beer@divinebarrel.com with the subject line “Distribution Driver application”.