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DSD Route Sales

Smithfield Foods
Marion, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages :

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The Route Sales Representative is responsible for selling and merchandising a line of quality products at local stores. As a Route Sales Representative, you would drive a Smithfield Foods box truck. Expect to work Monday through Friday, 50 to 55 hours a week with the possibility of working an occasional Saturday or Holiday as needed.

People often ask what kind of characteristics will make them successful in this position. Here is an idea of what our Managers are looking for :

  • Flexibility : You can adapt to changing situations, new tasks and priorities as changes occur
  • Customer Focus : You help our customers find what they need and deliver service that exceed their expectations
  • Attention to Detail : You are meticulous when it comes to checking dates on merchandise and arranging products; you are also responsible for accurately completing daily paperwork (e.g. DOT logs)
  • Communication : You will be working closely with other Smithfield Foods team members and it's important to communicate regularly
  • Tech Savvy : You are comfortable using multiple technology devices each day to accomplish your goals

Does this sound like you?

The way it works is simple : we provide the information and tools to empower you to take charge of your career. At Smithfield Foods, it's pay for performance all the way, and we will give you the training to flourish as the newest member of our exceptional team.

Core Responsibilities

  • Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales invoices for orders obtained
  • Delivers products to customer, stocks retail cases and rotates inventory as required.
  • Prepares end of day reports of business transactions and informs local management on any unresolved issues or opportunities.
  • Maintains daily Department of Transportation and provides to local management as required.
  • Maintains daily truck inventory and does weekly physical inventory and reports any variations to local management.
  • Driving to assigned locations
  • Using equipment (e.g. carts, pallets, etc.) to unload products and move throughout the store
  • Rotating products and removing defective and out-of-date products and process returns and credits with receiver
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .

  • High School Diploma / GED, required.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery, required .
  • A valid Driver's License required, and a valid CDL-B Driver's License will be required within 90 days of start date.
  • Federal Regulations require individuals in this position to be 21 years of age.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery, preferred.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal or schedule form.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • EEO / AA Information

    Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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