Delivery Manager

This position is for a person who enjoys being on the move, working independently, and serving as the face of Lake Geneva Country Meats to our wholesale partners. You will be responsible for ensuring that our quality meats reach their destination safely, on time, and with a friendly smile. To make this happen, you’ll work closely with our production and office teams to receive orders, load orders accurately, and keep our wholesale partners stocked with our products.

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious, and personable individual who takes pride in representing a local family business. If you enjoy driving through the beautiful Wisconsin countryside and building relationships with our community, we’d love to talk to you!

About Lake Geneva Country Meats

Lake Geneva Country Meats is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business since 1965. We combine a USDA-inspected sausage kitchen and custom processing facility with a gourmet retail store. We strive to provide a workplace that treats our team members as human beings first by allowing for flexibility and understanding that life happens. We value people who are passionate about food, want to provide exceptional experiences for our customers, and are committed to continuous improvement.

Essential job functions

• Load orders assembled by you and our production team as well as delivery stock into our delivery vehicle.
• Safely drive the delivery vehicle to each wholesale account on the day's schedule and deliver their order, or check their stock, write an order, and fulfill it.
• Assist with company errands, including picking up orders from vendors.
• Assist with labeling and organizing products in our coolers to ensure they are ready for delivery.
• Keep the delivery vehicle fully fueled and at proper tire pressures, and inform management of oil changes and other maintenance needs.

Competencies

• Reliability and punctuality with a strong sense of responsibility regarding schedules and deadlines.
• A personable attitude with a desire to be helpful and build relationships with our customers.
• A detail-oriented mindset to double-check orders and make sure the right product goes to the right account.
• A clean driving record with a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving.

Schedule

The starting schedule is based on our current delivery schedule:

• Monday 6 AM - Noon
• Tuesday 6 AM - Noon
• Wednesday 6 AM - Noon
• Friday 6 AM - Noon

Hours may vary based on season, with more hours during peak summer and holiday seasons, and special deliveries as needed.

Work environment

This position primarily works in a company delivery vehicle and outdoors during deliveries, regardless of weather conditions. Significant time is also spent in our stock areas, which includes refrigerated and freezer environments.

Physical requirements

This position must be able to:

• Fluently communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Lift, push, and pull boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently get in and out of a delivery vehicle throughout the shift.
• Spend short amounts of time in freezers that are kept at 0ºF.

Education and experience

• Previous professional driving or delivery experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lake Geneva and the surrounding SE Wisconsin/Northern Illinois area is a benefit.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.