Class B Route Driver

Schwan's Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Knoxville is seeking a local CDL Class B route driver to deliver products to grocery stores and ensure shelf availability.

The role features an early-morning, Mon-Fri schedule with occasional Saturdays, company benefits, and opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Delivery or warehouse experience preferred; grocery experience valued.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement and medical certification; must be 21+.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and handle frozen products.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Delivery experience

Grocery/warehouse experience

Physical stamina

DOT compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

Air brake endorsement

DOT medical certificate

Job 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: $52000 - $54000/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 CJ 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.