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.