Driver HelperDriver Trainee Springfield VA

Driver Helper/Driver Trainee Springfield VA

At Specialty Beverage we believe in doing right by our employees suppliers customers and communities. We believe hard work delivers results. And we believe these values are why our network of distributors the Sheehan Family Companies has been in business for over 125 years. Here youll work with a team thats rooting for you to succeed and empowering you to reach your full potential. Were looking for hardworking motivated and good-humored individuals to join our close-knit team and help us grow our business.

Specialty Beverage is in search of a Driver Helper/Driver Trainee for our retail routes based out of Springfield VA. The primary responsibility for these positions is to ensure the successful and timely delivery of our products throughout the state of Virginia.

Full-Time Monday-Friday Early morning start times with routes completed during the day.

Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour
Opportunity to advance into CDL Driver positions earning $24-$26 per hour and beyond

Job Requirements
Ride along with CDL Drivers delivering beverage products throughout Virginia
Assist with unloading cases and kegs using hand trucks and pallet jacks
Learn route management delivery operations and customer service
Perform delivery routes averaging 15-25 stops per day
Deliver products to bars restaurants grocery stores and retail accounts
Assist with truck loading organization and route preparation
Maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude
Develop skills required for advancement into a CDL Driver role
This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting carrying pushing pulling bending kneeling and climbing stairs.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Two wheeled hand truck
Electric and hydraulic pallet jack

MEASUREMENTS:
Case of 24 cans 15 3/4 X 10 1/2 X 5 -- 10 to 30 lb.
Case of 24 bottles 16 1/2 X 10 1/2 X 10-- 25 to 48 lb.
Quarter Barrel 15 1/2 in diameter 14 long-- 87 lb.
Half Barrel 15 1/2 in diameter 23 long -- 165 lb.

CRITICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a physically demanding position
Walking and climbing steps and stairs on a frequent basis
Two handed lifting handling carrying cases from floor to overhead on a frequent basis
Two handed lifting handling carrying quarter barrels and half barrels from floor to 48 on a frequent basis
Pushing and pulling two wheeled hand truck with cases on level surfaces on a frequent basis
Pushing and pulling pallet jacks with cases and/or barrels on level surfaces on an occasional basis
Sustained squatting kneeling stooping and bending while moving cases and barrels
*All candidates considered will have a background check pre-employment drug screen and a physical exam.

Requirements
Valid driver license with a clean driving record
Strong work ethic and ability to perform physical labor daily
Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Team-oriented attitude
High School Diploma or GED.

Required Pre-Employment Screening
Background Check
Drug Screening
Physical Examination

Benefits

Our employment package provides a top shelf combination thats difficult to find elsewhere including competitive pay platinum-level health insurance tuition reimbursement a matched 401K and so much more.
Qualified employees may receive support toward earning a CDL Class A or Class B license through our Employee Growth and Development Program. Team members gain real-world delivery experience route knowledge and professional driver training.
Career path to CDL Driver
CDL Class A or B training assistance
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
Specialty Beverage is a proud beverage distributor offering an unmatched product portfolio of domestic import and craft beers ciders artisanal wines spirits non-alcoholic beverages and more to our customers across Virginia statewide.

Required Experience:

Intern