Distribution Driver Class B - Union Job at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, Shakopee, MN

  • Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC
  • Shakopee, MN

Job Description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a pay rate of $36 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Distribution Driver Class B is responsible for delivering products to clients; inspect the general condition of the vehicle; prepare, load, unload, operate, and clean vehicles including following all safety precautions in accordance with SGWS and the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Review standing orders, develop sales, process payments, and maintain records.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Deliver statewide products to bars, restaurants, hotels, or other customer locations
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle
  • Receive payment for goods delivered
  • Sort merchandise by the invoice for delivery
  • Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the delivery vehicle at all times
  • Check-in money and returned goods daily with Driver Check-in & Accounting Cashier
  • Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR)
  • Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired)
  • Adhere to all safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner
  • Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods
  • Load and unloaded cargo make sure safety equipment is being utilized
  • Ensure cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements
  • Report any incidents to the dispatcher
  • Follow/adhere to all traffic laws
  • Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience
  • Class B Commercial Driver's License required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

  • Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
  • Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
  • Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations  
  • Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
  • Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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