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Delivery Associate (Full- Time)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Gaylord, MI, United States


Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Delivery Associate for our depot in Gaylord.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Delivery Associate will be loading alcoholic beverages onto a handcart and hand delivering to accounts throughout the northern regions of Michigan from our Traverse City depot. Other duties include but not limited to:

Driving CDL Box trucks with airbrakes

Check product for damages and/or errors

Customer Service skills are required - must be courteous, respectful and friendly

Operate power and manual pallet jacks

Occasionally operate hi-lo's

Clean out trucks

Collect payment and reconcile route

Communicate with department personnel professionally

Ability to operate equipment in all weather conditions

Responsible for ensuring product is delivered to the correct locations in the correct quantities

Follow company, DOT, state and federal policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule
This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Saturday shifts may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The Delivery Associate will be on the road in all weather conditions delivering orders to accounts. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. This position is also physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and requires the Delivery Associate to regularly lift up to 45 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

Daily minimum $208.80 guaranteed plus commission

Perfect Attendance Bonus opportunities (paid quarterly)

Vacation and Personal Time

6 Paid Holidays

Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Group Legal coverage

Buy-Up Life Insurance and Disability coverage available

Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire

Other perks and incentives available

Required Qualifications

21 years of age and older

Chauffer license

CDL A or B license with airbrake endorsement

Minimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakes

Hi-lo experience (preferred)

Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)

Must be willing to work in all weather conditions

Willingness to take direction and work independently

Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.

Acceptable driving record

Additional Requirements

Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.

Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.

Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.

Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position. All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process. Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed. By submitting an application, you consent to the company's screening of your driving record.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment screenings, including background check, credit score, DOT medical evaluation, breath alcohol test, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.

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