Job Description
Gulf Distributing Company of Alabama-Huntsville
Position Description � Delivery Helper
Reports to: Delivery Manager
Position Objective:
The Delivery Helper is responsible for the delivery, storage and merchandising of company products in each assigned accounts. The Delivery Helper is also responsible for safe truck operation.
Responsibilities Include:
- Must report to work on time and clock in and out at appropriate times.
- Ensure truck is properly loaded at all times to prevent damage to the product.
- Ensure the product being delivered and that which is already 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. This includes 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 the Salesperson(s) or Channel Manager have communicated to you.
- 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 back stock.
- Each morning prior to leaving the warehouse inspect your vehicle according to DOT regulations and adequate fluid levels.
- When Delivery Driver is backing or maneuvering in a tight situation exit from cab of truck to assist driver with hand signals.
- After servicing each account strap down all carts to be sure they will not shift while truck is in motion.
- Ensure that your truck cab is clean and organized at all times.
- When lift gate is down position red cones behind truck.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the owners, managers, and employees of all your accounts.
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in the business success of each account.
- Maintain open and clear communications with all owners, managers, and other employees of the company.
- Communicate to the Delivery Manager all new competitive activity in your accounts.
- After the completion of your scheduled delivery duties check with the warehouse office personnel for possible additional assignments.
- Ensure proper rotation is in effect in all your assigned accounts.
- Always be aware of code dates and pick up all product you are directed to by the Salesperson(s).
- Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
- Properly operate, protect from damage, and return all equipment that has been issued to you (i.e. radios, hand trucks, vehicles, etc.).
- Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
- Conduct all your activities in accordance to the local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
- Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the Delivery Manager/Safety Coordinator.
- Perform all your work activities in accordance to the established safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
