Transportation Lead

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Established in 1989, Morales Capital Group, is a portfolio of companies including MBG, Mexcor International, MFI, Globalternative Solutions, VivaVerse, and Viva Center. It is a primarily a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, MCG has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California. MCG has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. MCG offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day.

We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Located in Houston, TX Morales Beverage Group seeks a Transportation Lead for the San Marcos location. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

Transportation Lead

Company: Mexcor, Inc. dba MBG Texas

Position Title: Transportation Lead

Job Title: Transportation Lead

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Position Code: Transportation Lead

Position Type: Full Time Hourly Non-Exempt

EEO Class: 7 Workers Comp Code: 7230, SOC Class: 53-3031, Dept: 41

Job Description

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Transportation Lead plays a key leadership role within the delivery team. In addition to performing all duties of a delivery driver, this position is responsible for supporting the coordination, training, and oversight of other drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and timely deliveries. The Transportation Lead will serve as a mentor and first point of contact for drivers in the field, and will help enforce safety, compliance, and customer service standards in alignment with MBG values.

MORALES BEVERAGE GROUP VALUES

All-In: Being Accountable; If it’s to be, it’s up to me.

People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic.

Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach.

Duties And Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Act as a point of contact for delivery drivers, offering guidance, support, and on-the-job training.
• Assist the Transportation Supervisor in organizing daily driver assignments and routes.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Provide feedback on driver performance and contribute to performance reviews.
• Step in to resolve customer or delivery issues when escalated beyond standard protocol.
• Maintain accurate reporting on route completion, issues encountered, and team updates.
  
  

Delivery Operations

• Safely transport goods to designated customer locations according to schedule. Overnight stays may be required.
• Assist with efficient loading/unloading of goods using hand jacks, forklifts, ramps, etc.
• Serve as a customer service model: represent MBG professionally and courteously during all deliveries.
• Ensure thorough documentation including inventory logs, invoices, signatures, and receipts.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, report mechanical issues promptly, and maintain cleanliness of delivery vehicles.
• Support warehouse/logistics teams with inventory accuracy and delivery prep.
  
  

BEHAVIOR & COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of:
• Always being approachable
• Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance
• Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do
• Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility
• Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down
• Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner
• Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do
• Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Team Leadership: Encourages collaboration, mentors team members, and inspires others to contribute to shared goals.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, well-informed decisions independently by using sound judgment and logical reasoning.
• Situational Awareness: Accurately assesses people and environments; adapts communication and behavior to fit the situation effectively.
• Training & Development: Actively supports onboarding and ongoing training by sharing knowledge and reinforcing best practices.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates a hands-on approach to resolving delivery challenges; leads by example with practical, solution-oriented thinking.
• Planning & Priority Setting: Maintains efficiency by keeping the team on schedule and managing routes with clear priorities and structured planning.
  
  

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift 50–100 lbs regularly; carry lighter items (10–25 lbs) frequently.
• Prolonged walking, standing, driving, climbing stairs, entering/exiting vehicles.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Frequent physical movement: bending, lifting, stretching, kneeling, etc.
• Operate hand trucks, dollies, power jacks, and ramps safely and efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of delivery driving experience required; leadership experience preferred.
• Hold a valid and current Class B driver’s license or higher and ensure reliable, insured transportation is maintained.
• Driving record must be within MVR policy guidelines throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.
• Strong time management, customer service, and communication skills. Proficiency in using GPS systems and operating multiple mobile device platforms.
• This position requires flexibility, including but not limited to availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
  
  

Work location: 1600 Clovis Barker, Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666

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.

Morales Beverage Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment with Morales Beverage Group is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Morales Beverage Group, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Salary Description

$20-24 per hour + Bonus + Incentives