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Coors Pure

Innovation is a key driver for our strategy to win in in 2021. Coors Pure is a critical part of that effort. Coors Pure is a new USDA-Organic certified light beer made with simple, quality ingredients: organic barley, organic hops, and water for the pure Rocky Mountain refreshment and exceptionally crisp and clean taste beer drinkers expect from Coors.

Launching March 1, Coors Pure appeals to multi-cultural beer drinkers with a “casually fit” lifestyle, bringing health and wellness into every aspect of their daily lives. Out of its competition, Coors Pure has the cleanest and simplest ingredient line – with only 3 ingredients, and at a better value.

DRIVER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform product deliveries along designated routes, and other associated duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Read invoices, delivery memos, pick tickets, and other records to guarantee the accuracy of all orders.
• Perform daily pre-trip- Inspect vehicle equipment, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Accountable for product rotation, merchandising of primary and secondary display areas, replenishment of shelf stock inventory.
• Immediately communicate problems to O’Connor Distributing Supervisor by phone.
• Delivery cases may include the use of hand trucks, ramps, stairs, or other functions in the movement of cases.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Adhere to O’Connor Distributing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Convey O’Connor Distributing’s policy of professional appearance and conduct.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of delivery operations.
• Review customer concerns to determine if items need to be moved, collected, and review deliveries of the incorrect product.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents, or other traffic situations to O’Connor Distributing supervisors.
• Turn in invoices and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, & keep the interior of truck organized and clean.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid, current Class A CDL (No Class B) and Arkansas driver license with acceptable DMV record
• At least 1 year of route driving experience
• Must be 21 years old
• Knowledge of customer service standards and quality standards
• Ability to use new applications and learn our Encompass Technologies software
• Ability to do the repetitive lifting of 50lbs from floor to shelf level and 100lbs with help
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills required
• Self-motivated; customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and relational skills
• Detail-oriented, prioritize important action items, problem solver, active listener, independent thinker
• Commitment to O’Connor Distributing company principles and standards

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED

GENERAL STATEMENT

Must pass physical and drug screen

Salary Range & Benefits available

• $30,000-$38,000
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Profit-Sharing Plan

The application can be filled out and downloaded and completed from the “Careers” Page.  Please be sure to upload the application via the “Careers” page or email (best option) to ashilling@oconnordistributing.com and bgriffin@oconnordistributing.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

September 9, 2020

 

O’Connor Distributing Employee Recognized in National Spotlight Program

 

Christopher Harris Highlighted by National Beer Wholesalers Association

 PINE BLUFF, Ark. – O’Connor Distributing, a Pine Bluff-based beer distributor, is pleased to announce that Christopher Harris has been recognized in the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Employee Spotlight Program. A category manager, Harris started with the company 16 years ago.

 

America’s 3,000 independent beer distribution facilities employ more than 142,000 men and women in communities across the country. Beer distributors are key to building beer brands – large and small, domestic and imports – and helping to provide choice and value for consumers to enjoy. They are also stewards in their communities and work hard every day to strengthen state and local economies. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements.

 

“Chris’s tenacity, performance and category knowledge led to many promotions before landing his current position of Category Manager,” said Ryan O’Connor, president of O’Connor Distributing. “Chris has been a mentor to our drivers, driver helpers and sales representatives. He leads by example; and when he leads, you follow. Chris has been a central part of our achievements, and we are thankful for his commitment and devotion to move our customers’ businesses forward.”

 

NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser said, “Beer distribution employees go above and beyond every day to make America’s beer distribution business the best in the world. They’re often helping their colleagues, working hard to keep shelves, bars and restaurants stocked and building stronger communities where they live and work. NBWA is proud to recognize the many contributions of beer distribution employees in its employee spotlight program.”

 

O’Connor Distributing is a family-owned, third generation organization committed to long-term success. Our company operates three divisions-Three Rivers, Three Lakes, and White River Beverage-with annual case sales of over 2 million. We distribute to over 1,100 retailers in over 25 counties across the state of Arkansas.

Our business strategy is simple: hire, train, and retain a growing team of hardworking Arkansans in communities across the state.

 

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors with operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Licensed at the federal and state levels, beer distributors get bottles, cans, cases and kegs from a brewer or importer to stores, restaurants and other licensed retail accounts through a transparent and accountable regulatory system. Distributors build brands of all sizes — from familiar domestic beers to new startup labels and imports from around the world – and generate enormous consumer choice while supporting 142,000 quality jobs in their home communities. Beer distributors work locally to keep communities safe by sponsoring programs to promote responsible consumption, combat drunk driving and work to eliminate underage drinking.

 

 

POSITION: Sales Representative – O’Connor Distributing Three River Beverage Division

FULL TIME: Travel required with selling territory

LEVEL/SALARY RANGE: $35,500-$45,500

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: We are a third-generation family-owned Beer Distributor servicing 25 counties across the state of Arkansas. Our company is focused on expanding our distribution and market share while exhibiting a high standard of excellence in the beer distribution business.

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Work collaboratively with customers to establish their needs and design solutions that fulfill them
• Leverage relationships with accounts to sell new brands
• Engage in regular call frequency on assigned retail accounts to sell product, gain distribution, merchandise and stock product
• Promote O’Connor Distributing brands at retail through promotions, consumer education and merchandising
• Execute all company goals to enhance the sales, distribution, shelf space, display coverage, tap share and merchandising of all brands carried by O’Connor Distributing
• Build product displays; execute placement of signage and other merchandising material to ensure maximum brand visibility in all assigned retail accounts; maintain the “Look of the Leader”
• Remain aware of and execute basic marketing activity as it relates to our sales channels (i.e. ad features, out-of-stocks, retailer policies and concerns)
• Identify merchandising opportunities at the account and make recommendations to a customer
• Regularly replace merchandising material at customer accounts to coincide with marketing programs
• Ensure maximum visibility of O’Connor Distributing products at account (beer shelves, beer caves, displays, etc.) and that products are priced appropriately
• Organize and refill back stock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Maintain designated back stock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
• Maintain product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stock regularly
• Remain aware of all O’Connor Distributing product offerings and the individual value they provide
• Regularly monitor inventory to ensure proper stock levels and rotation
• Attend daily meetings (morning and/or afternoon) with Area Sales Manager to discuss market opportunities and challenges
• Communicate all sales and merchandising opportunities or challenges (product placements, out of stocks, out of code), as well as any competitive activity, to Area Sales Manager
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Attend meetings as required
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; report any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
• Complete assigned surveys (for example, number of O’Connor Distributing retail displays compared to competition) in order to gauge internal results versus competition
• Assist with special event activity in assigned territory
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results-oriented, with strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
• Must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to learn and effectively use the handheld sales unit
• Proper grooming and a professional appearance are mandatory for both men and women, this includes: body order, third-hand smoke odor, hair off the collar, beards and mustaches must be trimmed neatly and clean.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED required

GENERAL STATEMENT

A DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL WILL BE REQUIRED.

All successful applicants must share a commitment to O’Connor Distributing goals and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. In exchange, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at O’Connor Distributing are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means giving full consideration to how all our people who have many diverse racial, cultural, and social backgrounds can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at O’Connor Distributing, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. O’Connor Distributing is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Salary Range & Benefits available

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Profit-Sharing Plan

The application can be filled out, downloaded and completed from the “Careers” Page.  Please be sure to upload the application via the “Careers” page or email to ashilling@oconnordistributing.com and rschwartz@oconnordistributing.com. Applications Accepted by Fax: 870-534-6202. 

DRIVER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform product deliveries along designated routes, and other associated duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Read invoices, delivery memos, pick tickets and other records to guarantee the accuracy of all orders.
• Perform daily pre-trip- Inspect vehicle equipment, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Accountable for product rotation, merchandising of primary and secondary display areas, replenishment of shelf stock inventory.
• Immediately communicate problems to O’Connor Distributing Supervisor by phone.
• Delivery cases may include the use of hand trucks, ramps, stairs, or other functions in the movement of cases.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Adhere to O’Connor Distributing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Convey O’Connor Distributing’s policy of professional appearance and conduct.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of delivery operations.
• Review customer concerns to determine if items need to be moved, collected, and review deliveries of incorrect product.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to O’Connor Distributing supervisors.
• Turn in invoices and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, & keep interior of truck organized and clean.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid, current Class A CDL (No Class B) and Arkansas driver license with acceptable DMV record
• At least 1 year of route driving experience
• Must be 21 years old
• Knowledge of customer service standards and quality standards
• Ability to use new applications and learn our Encompass Technologies software
• Ability to do repetitive lifting of 50lbs from floor to shelf level and 100lbs with help
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills required
• Self-motivated; customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and relational skills
• Detail-oriented, prioritize important action items, problem solver, active listener, independent thinker
• Commitment to O’Connor Distributing company principles and standards

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED

GENERAL STATEMENT

Must pass physical and drug screen

Salary Range & Benefits available

• $30,000-$38,000
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Profit-Sharing Plan

The application can be filled out and downloaded and completed from the “Careers” Page.  Please be sure to upload the application via the “Careers” page or email to ashilling@oconnordistributing.com and rschwartz@oconnordistributing.com.

We would like to extend our appreciation and best wishes to Ben Spilker for 25 years and Robert Barnes for 15 years of service with O’Connor Distributing.  Throughout the years we have enjoyed your dedication and enthusiasm for your respective jobs.  Much thanks to you both and here’s to many more years of continued success with O’Connor Distributing!

Join us in El Dorado, Arkansas to enjoy the Murphy Arts District Music Festival September 27th & 28th.  Click for music lineup >

Our 2019 Employee Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 7pm to 10pm. Please “Save the Date” and check with your office manager for more details.

At Yuengling, sisters Jennifer, Cheryl, Debbie and Wendy Yuengling have started to take more of a leadership role in the company and are now looking to help other women who are also interested in the beer industry.  They recently announced a partnership with Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit geared towards empowering women in the brewing industry.   READ MORE>