Delivery & Logistics Driver

Job Title: Delivery & Logistics Driver

Location: Field/HQ

Reports to: Distribution & Delivery Administrator

Status: Non-exempt

Wage: $20.00/hr

Alfred opened the doors to its first location on tree-lined Melrose Place in January of 2013. Guided by our four core values — CONSISTENT INNOVATION, EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUALITY, and JOYFUL BELONGING — we have built a passionate following with our innovative drinks, eye-catching design, and top-notch customer service. Whether you’re visiting a location in Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco or the Middle East, your Alfred experience may look different, but our mission is singular: for every customer, both brand new and fiercely loyal, to walk out of Alfred as thrilled with their visit as they are with their beverage.

SUMMARY

As a Delivery & Logistics Driver, you will oversee and coordinate with other company drivers while ensuring weekly deliveries from Alfred HQ to all Los Angeles cafes. You will complete the weekly routine schedule to all cafe locations delivering HQ supplies, Commissary supplies and Lox. You will be responsible for diligently double-checking pickups and deliveries, managing your own deliveries, and picking up supplies and other office errands as delegated by the Distribution & Delivery Administrator. A clean driving record is essential to guarantee the safe arrival of our products. If you have a passion for the open road, a keen eye for detail, and strong leadership and communication skills, you will be an excellent fit for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• HQ Orders/Deliveries
• Complete the established weekly cafe delivery schedule.
• Schedule and coordinate any additional business deliveries, as needed, by office personnel (including wholesale deliveries, check deposits, pick up office lunches, catering drop offs, misc. errands).
• Supports occasional deliveries for CEO 1-3x per week.
• Abide by all company policies and safety regulations, as well as motor vehicle traffic regulations (rules of the road). No cell phones on duty, especially when driving.
• If parking violation tickets or vehicle traffic regulation tickets are issued while using the company vehicle, Driver will be responsible for all fines listed on violations.
• HQ/Office
• Coordinating employee requests for pickups/deliveries through email and slack.
• Assist with the receiving and unloading of pallets, and transferring supplies to HQ in an organized fashion.
• Assisting with the cleanliness and maintenance of HQ.
• Perform other duties as assigned: packing, moving and setting up of furniture, equipment, etc.
• Delivering cafe invoices to Alfred accounting department.
• Diligent with van maintenance and organization of van maintenance records.
• Collecting and filing all packing slip confirmations
• Lead
• Lead and support Company Drivers, provide guidance and assistance to ensure they are effectively managed, developed, and well-supported in their roles.
• Hold team members accountable in accordance with company policies.
• General
• Arrive to work with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Lead by example as an Alfred leader.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in Company’s employee handbook.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned to meet company goals.
• Excellent customer service. Ready to go above and beyond at all times.
• Energetic self starter with a proven ability to work well with others.
• An exceptional communicator. You keep people in the loop and share information through strong communication (emails, texts, Slack).
• Flexible and can adjust your schedule at a given moment to accommodate the “on-call” nature of this position.High school diploma (preferred).
• A valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
• A passion for the Alfred brand.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• A natural team player and leader with a consistently positive attitude.
• Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET
• Wage: $20/hr
• Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits
• Open Path Collective Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick time accrual
• Employee discounts
• Performance reviews
• Referral bonuses

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds for medium distances.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in English.
• Good vision, including the ability to see details at close range.
• Flexibility to bend and squat as necessary to perform tasks.
• Ability to load and unload box
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes, load and unload items onto a dolly, and push deliveries into cafes and/or HQ.
• Capability to sit for extended periods while driving and remain focused during long journeys.
• Ability to speak clearly and project voice to effectively communicate with vendors and team members.
• This position will require frequent standing and use of hands and arms. Regularly required to handle food, hot beverages, and work with sharp objects.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Alfred Coffee, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, developing and promoting the most qualified employees regardless of their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected by state or federal law, and we prohibit employee harassment or discrimination of any kind on the basis of any such protected status.