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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking a Route Driver for a full-time position in Lafayette, LA. The role involves delivering dairy products to customers, managing route inventory, and completing required paperwork with handheld systems. A valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card are required.

The driver will load/unload, adhere to DOT regulations, and maintain accurate driver logs while ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Experience in food/beverage distribution is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks during route deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to customers efficiently, on time and courteously.
• Maintain route inventory and follow company distribution procedures.
• Submit daily customer paperwork, invoices, and handheld reports.
• Record all loads and secure shipments per DOT requirements.
• Complete pre/post trip DOT inspections and maintain vehicle logs.
• Identify process improvements to enhance route operations.

Skills

CDL Experience

Delivery Route

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

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Full Time Operative Hammond, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 12630

This role is located in Lafayette, LA

The Route Driver. The position involves loading, ordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers. This position is not assigned to a specific route or day.

Weekly guarantee of $750 plus commission weekly

• Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.
• 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 load is properly secured. Collect empty cases.
• Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.
• Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
• 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.
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in 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. Balance - 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 environment with moderate noise, sometimes slippery floors. Temperature range 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 possess and maintain a Class A CDL.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).