Route Relief Driver

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy in Peoria, IL is seeking a Route Relief Driver who will operate on assigned routes to deliver and sell dairy products to customers’ businesses, while maintaining safety and service standards.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, ensuring reliable, courteous service and efficient route execution.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen.
• Good driving record (preferred).
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to push/pull/drag up to 240 pounds.
• Able to read and write English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on assigned routes and sell to customers.
• Collect payments and record transactions.
• Prepare order forms and sales contracts.
• Inform customers about new products and services.
• Resolve customer service issues and complaints.
• Load and unload product and perform routine truck maintenance.
• Keep truck interior clean and set up promotional displays.
• Drive safely, courteously, and efficiently.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

Time management

Reading & writing English

Work without direct supervision

Critical thinking

Job description

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Route Relief Driver

Full Time Operative Peoria, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12404

Position Overview

The Route Sales Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to:

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

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting money from customers, making change, and recording transactions on the customer receipt.
• Recording sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
• Calling prospective customers to solicit new business.
• Preparing order forms and sales contracts.
• Informing regular customers of new products or services.
• Listening to and resolving service complaints.
• Performing routine maintenance on truck.
• Keeping inside of truck clean.
• Loading and unloading product.
• Issuing sales promotion materials to customers.
• Placing stock on shelves or racks.
• Setting up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
• Collecting or picking up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Working in a safe courteous manner.
• Driving in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.

Required Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Pass D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen.

The following is preferred:

• Good driving record.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in completing quick mathematical processes.
• Ability to push/pull/drag up to 240 pounds throughout the shift.

Required Soft Skills:

• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

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

• He or she will be required to travel outside moving from building to building in whatever the conditions are from time to time.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the day.
• Will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

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.