What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Route position at Hiland Dairy Foods?
Core requirements:
- Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license (with no automatic or manual restrictions)
- Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
- Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
Hours may vary, routes start between Midnight and 3:00PM. Must have open availability.
- Experience:
Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred
The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.
Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.
Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.
Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.
(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:
- Load and unload product at destination
- Place stock on shelves or racks
- Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
- Issue sales promotion materials to customers
- Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise
The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.
(S)he will be required to work in very hot (100 ) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year.
(S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.
Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hiland Dairy is committed to providing access to, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact human resources.
