Delivery Driver, UOVO Wine New Jersey

We are looking for a dependable and professional Delivery Driver to join our UOVO Wine Team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting pickups and making deliveries within prescribed deadlines. The job also requires managing the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, participating in daily warehouse projects, actively engaging as a member of the Operations Team, and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Very good interpersonal and customer service skills

Very good analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Very good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to keep client account information confidential

Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Experience with a pallet jack

Experience with a hand truck

Experience with shipping and logistics

Experience with computers, especially with Microsoft Office 365

Experience dealing with wine products

Responsibilities:

Safely load, transport, and deliver wine orders to various clients across assigned routes

Verify orders for accuracy before departure and confirm deliveries with clients upon arrival

Provide exceptional customer service and represent the UOVO Wine brand

Handle wine cases with care, ensuring proper transport and delivery

Maintain accurate delivery logs and obtain signatures or proof of delivery as required

Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns

Follow all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and UOVO Wine safety policies

Communicate proactively with the Operations Team regarding delays or issues

Put together shipping cases as needed

Move, organize, build, and break down shipping pallets as needed

Function and participate as a Team member in meetings and special projects

Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Working in a 55-degree F warehouse

Exposure to extreme weather conditions when making deliveries throughout the year

Sitting, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, and climbing stairs/ladders throughout the shift

Requires finger and wrist manipulation and/or grasping more than 50% of the time

Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs. (cases of wine)

Driving for extended periods across urban and rural delivery zones

Lifting and handling wine cases during loading/unloading

Travel Requirements:

Local and out-of-state pickups and deliveries

Possibility of travel opportunities to other facilities

Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

Required:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Be able to pass the Federal DOT physical and obtain a Federal DOT driver's license (if applicable)

1 - 3 years of minimal driving experience

1 - 3 years of minimal warehouse experience

Preferred:

Forklift certification

Familiarity with GPS and delivery routing tools

Knowledge of wine or experience in the wine industry

Compensation Details:

Salary commensurate with experience. This position includes generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, STD and LTD insurance; 401(K) with 4.5% match; $1000 education stipend; charitable donations; wine education; entrepreneurial work atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement.