NON-CDL Delivery Driver
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Kalispell, MT, USA
In Person
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryDelivery & Courier Driving
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A DOT Medical Card is required; the company will help obtain one if the candidate does not currently hold it.
- Previous delivery experience is required. Grocery, retail, or beverage experience is a plus.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the public as appropriate.
- Ability to manage an assigned route and delegate effectively.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and on one's own initiative with good time management.
- Ability to handle a wide range of tasks.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate the company's organizational mission and goals.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, DOT Medical Card, and acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to read reports, use computers, tablets, and office equipment, and interpret documentation.
- Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and business contacts and remain aware of the surroundings while driving.
- Must be able to stand and walk frequently, sit occasionally, and climb, stoop, and kneel regularly.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull approximately 50 to 160 pounds frequently.
- Must be able to grasp and use hand dexterity frequently.
- Must work at least four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday; some Saturday shifts may be required. Shifts, end times, and total hours may vary with the season and delivery volume, and may sometimes exceed 10 hours.
Responsibilities
- Receive the daily work request at the start of each workday and obtain schedule sign-off from the store representative.
- Complete deliveries to assigned accounts according to the supervisor's schedule.
- Stock, rotate, and face products in coolers, on shelves, racks, and in displays.
- Review account instructions provided by the supervisor or sales representatives.
- Communicate daily with the appropriate sales representatives.
- Remove outdated, damaged, and unsellable products, place them in back stock, and notify the sales representative.
- Restock all back stock neatly and securely as directed by the supervisor and sales representative.
- Set up and rotate sales promotion displays, including signage, according to store and company standards.
- Assist in resolving customer inquiries and service complaints.
- Notify the supervisor of problems or opportunities with assigned accounts.
- Follow monthly Pay For Performance objectives.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations concerning the merchandising of alcoholic beverages and applicable federal and state drug and alcohol laws.
- Use company equipment responsibly and maintain company property, including company vehicles.
- Take responsibility for all actions on the route and maintain appropriate dress and appearance under company standards.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in assigned work and maintain effective working relationships.
- Drive a company truck to deliver products to assigned accounts, oversee account duties, and move products efficiently from storage to the sales floor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director of delivery operations.
Desired Qualifications
- Grocery, retail, or beverage experience is a plus.
About the company
Summit Beverage is a Montana beverage distributor selling beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks to retail and hospitality accounts. Its sales, warehouse, delivery and merchandising teams move products from suppliers to stores, bars and restaurants, then support inventory rotation and in-store displays. The company operates offices in Missoula, Butte and Kalispell and works with beverage producers to build brands across its service territory. Its portfolio includes established and emerging drinks, with customer support spanning product selection, local delivery and account service. The family business dates to 1968, adopted the Summit Beverage name in 2005 and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Missoula, MT
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Four-day driving week: the Missoula CDL role advertises Tuesday-Friday routes with drivers home every night.
- Merchandiser choice: the Bozeman posting offers full-time or part-time hours and flexible start times.
- Fitness reimbursement: the official careers page lists gym membership reimbursement among employee benefits.
What critics are saying
- Extended delivery shifts: drivers work at least 10 hours daily, with longer days during busy periods.
- Heavy handling: merchandisers face occasional keg handling up to 165 pounds alongside frequent lifting.
- Picking quotas: warehouse selectors must meet company minimum cases-per-hour standards while maintaining accuracy.
What makes Summit Beverage unique
- Supplier visibility: reporting accounts give beverage producers online access to distribution and sales information.
- Inventory discipline: warehouse procedures require date tracking and first-in, first-out product rotation.
- Headquarters scale: the company describes its Missoula facility as spanning 110,000 square feet.
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