HIL - Sales Route Driver

Belfonte Ice Cream Co.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfonte Ice Cream Co. is seeking a Full Time Hot Shot Driver in Kansas City, MO.

The role involves delivering dairy products and ice cream throughout the Kansas City area, keeping the truck clean, and performing basic truck maintenance while ensuring safe, courteous driving and reliable service. The successful candidate will collect payments, handle transactions, load/unload items, set up displays, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class E 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.
• Must have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dairy products and ice cream to customers in the Kansas City area.
• Keep the inside of the truck clean and organized.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck.
• Drive safely, courteously, and efficiently.
• Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions.
• Load and unload products at customer sites and set up merchandise displays.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Belfonte Ice Cream Co.

Skills

Class E license

Clean driving record

DOT physical and drug screen

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Operative Kansas City, MO, US

Position Overview

The Hot Shot driver deliveries dairy products and ice cream as needed to customers throughout the Kansas City area.

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 Hot Shot Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.

(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 E 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
• Must have a good driving record

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.

EEO Statement

Belfonte Ice Cream Co., 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.