NE Route Rel Driver-Trac Tr

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc in Hammond, LA is seeking a Route Driver-Trac Tr to operate tractor-trailer routes delivering products to customers. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and ability to perform route paperwork with handheld devices.

Expect weekdays with some weekends and potential overtime. The driver will load and unload cargo, maintain route inventory, interact with customers, and adhere to DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• DOT medical certificate current and valid.
• Ability to perform basic math for route reports.
• Must read and write English and work with handheld paperwork.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and drive long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
• Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.
• Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily, including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
• Load or unload cases of product manually with hook, handcart, or pallet-jack onto and off the truck.
• Follow all Department of Transportation regulations per the FMCSR Handbook.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

Skills

CDL Class A

Clean driving record

DOT medical certificate

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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NE Route Rel Driver-Trac Tr

Hammond, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12996

Salary: $22.25 Annually

Rate: $22.25 Hourly

Route Driver drives tractor trailer to deliver products to required destinations using prescribed company and DPT procedures. All paperwork must be completed and returned at the end of the route. Deliveries may include boxes, cases or 80-gallon carts. Dock or hoist deliveries will depend on the route.

Shift: Monday - Friday, some weekends with occasional overtime.

MUST have a valid Class A CDL, clean driving record, and current DOT medical certificate. Accurate math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are needed to check, count, and record product route reports. Public interaction and reasonable physical stamina are required. Driver must be able to read and write English. Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor will be required.

• Deliver products to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.
• Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.
• Promote the addition and sales of new products.
• Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to account inventory control and company distribution procedures.
• Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily, including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
• Maintain proper handheld records for all accounts.
• Load or unload cases of product manually with hook, handcart, or pallet-jack onto and off the truck. Ensure the load is properly secured. Collect empty cases.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Stock and/or rotate products on shelves or in cold room.
• Must maintain idle time to company standards.
• Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
• Implement and maintain Plan-O-Gram integrity and Point of Sale material where needed.
• Maintain a valid Class A CDL and Current DOT medical card. Per Company and/or DOT regulations, report any moving violations to management immediately.
• Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments when needed.
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook.
• Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift, and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
• Pulling product, climb in and out of truck. Ability to lift and/or move up to six cases on hand truck. (cases weigh 20 to 55 lbs)
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise, sometimes slippery floors. Temperatures ranges from 34-120 degrees F.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc 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.