Job Description

CDL-A Driver/Helper

Wanted for our Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Location!

Are you ready to roll with one of the leading beer distribution companies?

Founded in 1934, Kozol Bros. Inc. is a family-owned business consisting of over 100 employees. We distribute domestic, craft, and import beers and ciders in addition to a growing portfolio of beverages in the Chicago suburbs and in the Bloomington-Normal area.

Pay: $27.00/ Hourly

Perks: Work for a company that values safety, teamwork, and top-notch service.

Drive with us. Distribute happiness.

Drivers are responsible for delivering products to customer accounts in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina. For our location located at 1800 Industrial Dr, Normal, IL.

Your Main Focus Will Be:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
• Drive tractor with trailers up to 53 feet or 20 bay side load trailers, and 8-12 bay straight trucks.
• Drive trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip inspections ensuring securely attached trailer and tire inflation and wear.
• Notify the Delivery Supervisor of any needed repairs.
• Refuel and check fluid levels weekly.
• Keep your vehicle clean.
• Ensure truck inventory is correct and matches load sheet and daily itinerary.
• Ensure load is properly secured on truck to prevent damage to product.
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.
• Safely and efficiently unload and deliver preordered products into accounts.
• Ensure the correct product is being delivered to each account and corresponds with the customer’s invoice.
• Fill product in accounts and maintain proper date rotation.
• Obtain signatures or printed proof of purchase for correct deliveries at each account.
• Pick up any product scheduled for return to warehouse.
• Perform end of day requirements for check-in upon returning to the warehouse after completing all deliveries.
• Communicate any delivery issues with Delivery Supervisor.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Obey all traffic laws and regulations.
• Always make safety a priority.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A driver’s license and valid DOT Medical Card.
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving (preferred).
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Skilled at driving large vehicles.
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer.
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented.
• Physically and mentally fit.
• Ability to lift kegs up to 168lbs. at a time.
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
• High level of composure and good stress management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Send your resume to hr@kozolbros.com.

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