HIL - Sales Route Driver

Hiland Dairy; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy, based in Liberal, Kansas, is seeking a Route Sales Driver to deliver and sell dairy products along an established route. The driver will follow all DOT regulations and keep the truck clean while maintaining safe and courteous service.

This full-time role requires a Class A or B CDL, ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen, and experience with route sales. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs, working outdoors in varying weather, and handling cash transactions

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B CDL.
• Minimum Age: 21, per DOT regulations.
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and Drug Screen.
• Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect money from customers, write receipts and record transactions.
• Write customer orders and inform customers of new products or services.
• Load and unload product at destination and set up displays.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform routine vehicle checks.
• Drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner following DOT regulations.

Skills

Data entry

Numerical skills

Independent work

English literacy

Job description

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Full Time Operative Dodge City, KS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12789

**This position is based in Liberal, Kansas**

Position Overview

The Route Sales Driver Drives their truck over an established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business. The driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

The Route Sales Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt. Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.

(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:

• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver’s license
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Previous experience with data entry.
• Ability to work well with numbers.
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.

Required Soft Skills:

• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.
• Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backward.
• Must be able to work outside and be exposed to the outside weather/temperature conditions.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

Hiland Dairy was founded in1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a majorfarmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In1955, the company joined theQuality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.

Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies acrossArkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.

Stillfarmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests insustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.

Our Mission:

Hiland will continually strive to provide high quality products that our customers desire at a competitive price. This goal will be accomplished by the following:

• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.
• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.
• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.

EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.