Driver

Sigma; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sigma Foods is seeking a route delivery associate to hand-deliver presold Hispanic branded meats and cheeses to supermarket clients on an assigned route, under minimal supervision.

You will unload, stock per customer specs, collect signed receipts, load at the distribution center, manage accounts receivable, maintain vehicle records, and participate in daily inventory reconciliations. This is a fast-paced, physical role requiring travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• One year of sales route experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and intermediate English (DOT requirement).
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence, and vehicle insurance as required by state.
• MVR which meets Sigma driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Unload product at customers’ locations and stock according to customer specifications; collect signed receipt documents from customers.
• Load truck at distribution center; acknowledge and sign receipt of product loaded or received from carrier.
• Perform accounts receivable activities including issuing and reviewing invoices and credit memos; process CODs and returns; receive payment for product delivered.
• Inspect vehicle and maintain driver records, license plates and insurance; report any vehicle issues or violations.
• Participate with Administration in daily inventory and product return reconciliations; verify deliveries completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

English - Intermediate

Sales route experience

Job description

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, delivers presold product orders to supermarket clients on an assigned route. The product is Hispanic branded meats and cheeses.

Essential Job Functions

• Unload product at customers’ locations and stock according to customer specifications; responsible for collecting signed receipt documents from customers in accordance with company policy.
• Load truck at distribution center, acknowledge and sign receipt of product loaded at distribution center or received from carrier.
• Perform accounts receivable activities including issuing and reviewing signed invoices and credit memos; follow procedures for inventory proof of delivery and returns; receive payment for product delivered.
• Inspect vehicle and maintain vehicle/driver records, current license plates and insurance, and routine maintenance as required by company procedures and DOT/State regulations; promptly report any vehicle mechanical issues, accidents, or driving violations.
• Participate with Administration in daily inventory and product return reconciliations; verify all scheduled product deliveries were completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of sales route experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and intermediate proficiency in English (DOT Requirement).
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence, and vehicle insurance as required by state.
• MVR which meets Sigma driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering refrigerated food to stores.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
• Environmental/Working Conditions
• Able to work in a cold environment of approximately 34˚ F for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and drive for a full shift of at least 8 hours.
• Able to climb up/down, in/out of truck cab and truck body.
• Able to stand for at least 4 hours.
• Can repeatedly lift and move 30-pound boxes/buckets on/off shelves or cart/hand-truck.
• Can repeatedly turn, twist, kneel, stoop, stand, rotate, bend, push or pull to move 30 pounds.
• Able to repeatedly move 75-pound load on a cart/hand-truck without assistance.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• And more......

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sigma Foods and the Bar-S brand areEqual Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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