Delivery Driver - Knoxville, TN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Salary: $ 50,500 Annually 

· Delivers products to our customers according to developed scheduled and routes.

· Operates vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner with respect to weather and road conditions. 

· Ensures that pre/post-trip inspection sheets are completed on each vehicle used. Notifies the Transportation Manager of discrepancies. 

· Checks load conditions and maintains load using approved load-locks and tools in order to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.  

· Maintains security of load ensuring bay of truck is locked at all times Delivery Driver Associate is away from vehicle. 

· Ensures the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift. 

· Handles, delivers, and works with all products that may be ordered by our customers. 

· Delivers products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring that deliveries are made timely. 

· Uses electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately and consistently record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations. 

· Provides input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels. 

· Ensures that all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked. 

· Collects payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws. 

· Communicates shortages and overages of products, and returns items to the Distribution center as necessary. 

· Resolves issues when possible with customers, and/or communicates those issues to the Company for proper resolution.  

· Ensures proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route. 

· Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread. 

· Performs job essential duties and responsibilities effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.  

· Immediately reports any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcements authorities to Transportation Manager. 

· Represents the Company therefore ensuring that the work uniform is worn properly, and maintains a neat and well groomed appearance. 

· Maintains a positive attitude and good work habits. 

Education and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

· TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit 

· Valid Driver License with F Endorsement 

· Current DOT Medical Card  

Computer Skills  

• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of smart phones 

“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.”