HIL - Sales Route Driver

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Diary Foods Company is seeking a Full Time Route Driver in Tupelo, MS. The role delivers dairy products on a dedicated route, maintains the truck, and builds customer relationships.

Candidates must have a CDL, be at least 21, pass a DOT physical, and have prior route sales experience with a clean driving record. Expect outdoor work in varied weather and some physical lifting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class A or B CDL.
• Minimum age 21 per DOT regulations.
• Past route sales experience with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Drive on established route to deliver and sell dairy products.
• Follow all Department of Transportation regulations.
• Write orders, record sales, and inform customers of new products.
• Call on prospective customers to solicit new business and prepare contracts.
• Load/unload, stock shelves, and handle merchandise; maintain truck cleanliness.
• Work outdoors in hot or cold conditions; perform routine vehicle maintenance.

Skills

CDL class A/B

Strong driving record

Route sales experience

Job description

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Full Time Operative Tupelo, MS, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 12831

Job Description for Sales Route Driver

Core Requirements

• 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.

The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.

Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

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
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.

(S)he will be required to work in very hot (100+) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year.

(S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. 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.

Hiland Diary Foods Company 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