DSD Route Sales

Smithfield Direct, LLC; Brazil (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Route Sales Representative to sell and merchandise products at local stores. You will drive a Smithfield box truck, typically Monday through Friday, 50–55 hours per week, with occasional Saturday or holiday work.

You will quote prices, deliver products, and manage store inventory while maintaining accurate daily paperwork and DOT logs. CDL-B is required within 90 days, and 21+ years old applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery.
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL-B within 90 days.
• Federal Regulations require individuals in this position to be 21 years of age.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and write routine reports.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Quotes prices and prepares sales invoices for orders obtained.
• Delivers products to customers, stocks retail cases and rotates inventory.
• Prepares end of day reports and informs management of unresolved issues or opportunities.
• Maintains daily DOT logs and truck inventory.
• Drives to assigned locations and unloads products using equipment.
• Rotates products and processes returns with receivers.

Skills

Flexibility

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tech Savvy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

CDL-B License (within 90 days)

Job description

Your Opportunity

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. 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.

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

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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. This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

No EEO 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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high- potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.