Class B Route Driver

Schwan's; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in popular retail brands is looking for a local CDL Class B route driver. You will be responsible for delivering products to grocery stores to ensure availability on shelves. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a growing organization.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company uniform and footwear allowance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement required.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Must meet Federal DOT driver eligibility and medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to grocery stores ensuring availability on shelves.
• Complete local daily route and maintain service expectations.
• Unload products and maintain DOT compliance.

Skills

Basic math

English language

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Immediately Hiring

If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron, Tony's, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; bibigo and Pagoda Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!

What We Offer

• Pay: $53000 - $55000 / year
• Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional Saturdays); early morning start times
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance and 401K with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
• Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions

What You Will Do

As a local CDL Class B route driver, you will deliver product to grocery stores to ensure our products are available on store shelves.

• Complete local daily route as planned to meet service expectations
• Unload products, place product in the back room, and collect proof of delivery
• Use handheld technology to complete daily work
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain DOT rules and regulations and perform truck inspections

What We Look For

• Previous delivery, grocery, or warehouse experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and ability to meet medical certification requirements; must be 21 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check, drug test, and DOT physical requirements

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Years of Related Experience: One or more years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic math and English language skills. In certain geographical locations, additionallanguages may be preferred; basic computer skills; ability to operate and maintain company equipment includinghandhelds, computers; develop, maintain and monitor relationships with store level accounts; effective oral andwritten communication skills; problem-solving skills to reflect level of responsibilities; able to maintain sensitiveand confidential information confidential.Must meet the Federal Department of Transportation driver eligibility, medical certification requirements, and mustpossess a valid CDL from state of residence in order to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbsor greater. May require airbrake endorsement.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.