HIL - Sales Route Driver

HILAND DAIRY; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is hiring a Full Time Sales Route Driver in Houston, TX to deliver and restock products to retail stores and wholesale locations. You will safely load, unload, drive routes, set up displays, and ensure accurate delivery paperwork.

Applicants should have six months of verifiable CDL driving experience (Class A or B), a clean driving record, and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen. Open to relocation as needed; strong customer service required.

Qualifications

• Experience driving Class A or B CDL preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math and data recording.
• Six months verifiable driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
• Drive route to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and displays and deliver promotional materials.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empties and rejected merchandise for return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, and proofs of delivery.
• Perform DOT inspections and assist with routine truck maintenance.
• Maintain courteous interaction with customers and coworkers.
• Keep vehicle, logs, and attendance records as required.
• Maintain neat appearance and adhere to policies.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Delivery & route sales

DOT regulations

Customer service

Record keeping

Job description

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Full Time Operative Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12606

The Sales Route Driver is a weekly guaranteed/commission base reporting to the assigned location Route Supervisor. The Sales Route Driver is responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.

Responsibilities:

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of the product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, and rejected, or unsold merchandise for a return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on trucks to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on trucks.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, and work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and the direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred
• Must Pass clearinghouse.
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.
• Open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by the operational requirements of the business.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push/pull reach at shoulder, above and below shoulder.
• The sales route driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 to 60 pounds from a height of approximately six feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Lift/Carry Lower 30-45 lbs 70%, 45-60 lbs 30 % continuous.
• Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.
• Required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) and humid environments throughout the year.
• Required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. Exposed to noise and vibration.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity