Driver

Sigma; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 sales driver in Vernon, CA to deliver presold Hispanic brand meats and cheeses to supermarket clients on an assigned weekday route. The position is a Monday-Friday second shift in Vernon, CA, and requires bilingual Spanish and English.

You will unload and stock products, collect signed receipts, process invoices, inspect the vehicle, and assist with daily inventory reconciliations while adhering to company and DOT requirements. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of sales route experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and intermediate proficiency in English (DOT Requirement).
• Valid driver’s license for the 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 receipts.
• Load truck at distribution center and sign receival from distribution center or carrier.
• Perform accounts receivable activities including issuing/reviewing invoices and credit memos; handle proofs of delivery and returns.
• Inspect vehicle and maintain records, licenses and insurance; report issues.
• Participate in daily inventory and product return reconciliations; ensure deliveries completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales route experience

Spanish language

English proficiency

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. This is a Monday-Friday second shift position in the city of Vernon CA.

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.

Requirements

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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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 are Equal 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.