Join Prime Beverage Distributors:Part-Time Beverage Distribution
Position in Meriden, CT
Primary Details
- Job Title: Beverage Distribution Route Driver (Flexible Hours in Meriden)
- Based in: Meriden, CT
- Hiring: Prime Beverage Distributors
- This Meriden-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Prime Beverage Distributors team in Meriden, CT is growing.
- Benefit from working in Meriden, a key hub for the Beverage Distribution industry.
Pay & Perks
- Compensation: $5k-$8k/Month (approx. $75/Hour) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Excellent work-life balance in Meriden.
Responsibilities
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Dominate the Direct-Store-Delivery Network
Major beverage companies (like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and local beer distributors) rely on a massive Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) network to keep supermarket shelves stocked. As a Beverage Distribution Route Driver, you are the muscle and the face of the brand. You will pilot a commercial side-bay truck or tractor-trailer along a dedicated local route, dropping off massive pallets of liquids to grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores. This is a highly lucrative, intensely physical route driver role that combines commercial driving with heavy-duty merchandising.
DSD Route Operations
- Commercial Trucking: Safely navigate a massive commercial beverage truck through tight commercial parking lots, executing complex backing maneuvers into receiving docks.
- Aggressive Merchandising: This is a "touch-freight" role. You will utilize heavy-duty hand trucks to manually unload towering stacks of soda cases, water, or kegs. You will frequently stock the physical store coolers and build end-cap displays.
- Account Management: You will interact daily with store receiving managers, executing accurate invoicing, processing returns for damaged cans, and ensuring your brand commands the best shelf space.
- Inventory Rotation: Execute strict "first-in, first-out" product rotation on the shelves to ensure absolute freshness and quality control.
The Beverage Route Advantage
Beverage routing is famous for its high earning potential. Drivers are often paid via a lucrative component model (base pay + commission per case delivered). It is an incredible cardiovascular workout that pays you extremely well. All routes are strictly local, guaranteeing you sleep in your own bed every night.
Requirements
Must be 21+ years old. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) is required. You must have an absolutely pristine driving record. Elite, extreme physical strength is mandatory; you must be capable of repeatedly pushing and pulling hand trucks loaded with 300+ pounds of liquid freight all day long. A rigorous DOT physical and drug screen are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Beverage Distribution position pay at Prime Beverage Distributors?
This role offers a pay range of $5,000 - $8,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Meriden.
Where is this Beverage Distribution job located?
This position is based in Meriden, CT. Prime Beverage Distributors has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Meriden.
What does a typical day look like as a Beverage Distribution?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Prime Beverage Distributors's Meriden facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
Do Prime Beverage Distributors employees get discounts?
Yes, Prime Beverage Distributors associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
What qualifications do I need for this Beverage Distribution role?
Most Beverage Distribution positions at Prime Beverage Distributors require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Beverage Distribution position in Meriden?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Prime Beverage Distributors reviews applications on a rolling basis.
