About United
United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.
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The Sideloader Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of products to customers in a manner that meets customer requirements. He or she will load and unload the products from the vehicle and verify contents against shipping invoices or inventories. Most importantly and without exception, the driver operates within the legal speed limits and in a safe fashion at all times.
Qualifications- Must be 21 years or older
- 1 – 3 years of direct experience in a similar position preferred
- Valid Class A CDL in the applicable state
- State minimum auto-liability insurance
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to maintain these minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment
Responsibilities
- Build and ensure excellent customer service by consistently delivering orders on time and in good condition and by acting in a courteous and professional manner
- Comply with all Department of Transportation standards and regulations and maintain a good driving record
- Unload and deliver products at assigned stops frequently using pallet jack or forklift
- Verify count and condition of goods unloaded and accurately report all overages, shortages, and breakage/damage
- Report customer needs and concerns to appropriate management and participate in delivering resolutions
- Complete pre-trip inspections before leaving the warehouse and post-trip inspections upon return to the warehouse and properly document all maintenance problems and defects in writing
- Maintain constant communication and collaboration with the sales and delivery departments to work together as a team
- Become familiar with United’s portfolio of brands
- Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to federal and state regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Professionalism
- Relationships
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Material Control
- Effective Judgment
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Solution-Oriented
- Collaboration
Critical Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
- Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
- Ability to use learn and United technology
- Results-driven (performance)
Working Conditions
- Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
- Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
- Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
- Regular, reliable attendance required
- Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
- Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Able to down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing up to 180 lbs throughout the day
- Able to perform greater than average lifting, with some overhead lifting required
- Able to safely operate electric or manual pallet jack and/or forklift
- Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
- Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- One to three years of direct experience in a similar position
- Valid Class A CDL in the applicable state
- State minimum auto-liability insurance
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to maintain minimum administrative driving requirements throughout employment
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math computations
- Ability to operate a pallet jack and/or forklift safely
- Ability to lift and relocate products weighing up to 180 pounds
- Ability to work in heat, high humidity, inclement weather, and refrigerated areas
- Regular and reliable attendance
What We Do
United Distributors is a family-owned, community-focused statewide beverage wholesaler serving Georgia and Alabama. The company distributes beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, operating Georgia facilities in Smyrna, Savannah, and Albany while also expanding into Alabama through United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama. Founded through the Hertz and Kugelman families’ 1940 Atlanta distribution business, it describes its mission as becoming the most successful corporation in beverage distribution.
