CDL Delivery Driver
About the job
- A current Class A commercial driver's license and a valid Department of Transportation medical card are required.
- A solid driving record and the ability to pass Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing are required.
- Previous delivery experience is required; grocery, retail, or beverage experience is a plus.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- The role requires routinely lifting 50 pounds and moving loads up to 160 pounds with equipment.
- The position requires at least four 10-hour workdays Tuesday through Friday; shifts, end times, and total hours may vary with season and delivery volume, sometimes exceeding 10 hours.
- The role requires the ability to read reports and use computer, tablet, and office equipment, and to read and interpret documentation.
- The role requires hearing well enough to communicate with employees and business contacts and to remain aware of the driving environment.
- The role requires standing and walking, climbing, stooping and kneeling, lifting, pushing and pulling, grasping, feeling, and hand dexterity.
- Drive a company Class A truck on routes serving retail accounts around the greater Missoula area.
- Unload product and move it to back rooms and the sales floor.
- Stock, rotate, and face product on coolers, shelves, and displays.
- Set up promotional displays.
- Build working relationships with store managers and coordinate with other departments.
- Grocery, retail, or beverage delivery 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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