Delivery Driver Class A CDL - Panama City

Position Description – Delivery Driver

The Delivery Driver is responsible for the delivery, storage and merchandising of Goldring Gulf Distributing Company products at each assigned account. The driver also ensures safe truck operation and accurate handling of money, unsold product, and empty containers.

• Keep shelves and vendor areas clean.

• Load items onto hand trucks or dollies (20–50 lbs per case), pull/push to machine or shelves, and position products appropriately.

• Climb in and out of the vehicle and use proper lifting techniques.

• Must report to work on time and clock in and out at appropriate times.
• Ensure your truck is properly loaded at all times to prevent damage to the product.
• Count your product load out and in each day with the warehouse personnel, ensuring accuracy before signing the Load‑out and Load‑in sheets.
• Make deliveries according to the route sequence that has been established.
• When possible avoid deliveries during retailers’ busy times.
• Ensure the product being delivered and the existing inventory in the account is properly rotated within the cooler, displays, and backroom.
• All products within the retail accounts must be merchandised according to the guidelines established by the company, including front‑facing packages.
• Build, merchandise, and sign displays as directed by the Salesperson(s).
• Ensure that paper and permanent POS is used in each account in the proper manner and quantity.
• Complete all the special‑attention items communicated by the Salesperson(s) or Channel Manager.
• Complete all paperwork correctly and according to established procedures.
• Collect all monies that are due for the delivery of product to the retail accounts and process them in accordance with established procedures.
• Safely handle all empties and unsold product to prevent damage.
• Attend all Safety and Drivers Meetings.
• Call on your scheduled accounts and merchandise them completely, including product from backstock.
• Each morning prior to leaving the warehouse inspect your vehicle according to DOT regulations and confirm adequate fluid levels.
• Maintain current status of DOT required logs.
• Obey all traffic laws when operating a company vehicle.
• Practice courtesy on the road at all times; being polite to other drivers reflects on the company image.
• Park your truck so you do not interfere with the retailer’s customers.
• Keep the truck cab clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure the truck is properly serviced and repaired as necessary.
• At the last delivery stop, load all empty pallets into one bay on each side of the truck.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with owners, managers, and employees of all accounts.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each account.
• Maintain open and clear communication with all owners, managers, and employees of the company.
• Report new competitive activity in your accounts to the Delivery Manager.
• If you are unable to make a scheduled delivery, communicate the reason immediately to the Delivery Manager or Salesperson.
• After completing scheduled duties, check with warehouse personnel for possible additional assignments.
• Ensure proper rotation is in effect in all assigned accounts.
• Always be aware of code dates and pick up all product directed by the Salesperson(s).
• Dress in uniform and maintain professional appearance in accordance with company policy.
• Properly operate, protect from damage, and return all issued equipment (radios, hand trucks, vehicles, etc.).
• Conduct all activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
• Report immediately to the Delivery Manager any traffic violations, on or off duty, that may affect your CDL or insurability when driving a company vehicle.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the Delivery Manager/Safety Coordinator.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with established safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.