HIL - Sales Route Driver

HILAND DAIRY; Lumberton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company in Lumberton, TX is seeking a Full Time Sales Route Driver/Operative to safely deliver, stock, and restock products to retail stores and wholesale locations along a fixed route.

The role requires a Class A or B CDL, the ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen, and reliable attendance. You will interact with customers, set up displays, complete delivery paperwork, and help maintain vehicle and logs; candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles.
• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen.
• Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred.
• Must Pass clearinghouse.
• Minimum Age: 21, 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 operational requirements.

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.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.

Skills

Delivery/customer service

Read/write/basic math

Dependable attendance

Job description

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Full Time Operative Lumberton, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12705

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