Route Relief Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

PTO

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking Route Relief Drivers to cover various routes, with weekly guaranteed pay of $1,090 plus potential commissions. The role involves delivering and restocking products to retail and wholesale locations, with travel and DOT compliance required.

Candidates must hold a Class A CDL, pass DOT physicals and background/drug screening, and be at least 21 years old. Benefits include Health, Vision, Dental and PTO. Shifts vary by location and route.

Qualifications

• Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A.
• Must possess a Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Able to pass a DOT physical, background check and drug screen.
• Past route sales and good driving record preferred.
• Must pass clearinghouse checks and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products to accounts on assigned routes.
• Drive established routes, stock and stage products at customer locations.
• Set up displays and deliver promotional materials to customers.
• Verify shipments and handle discrepancies and customer concerns.
• Complete daily delivery paperwork and comply with DOT logs.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT regulations

Route delivery

Flexibility travel

Job description

Job Description

The Route Relief Driver is a weekly guarantee/commission base reporting to the assigned location Route Supervisor. The Route Relief Drivers will be responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. This position will cover various routes and will require travel. Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

The Route Relief Driver is a weekly guarantee/commission base reporting to the assigned location Route Supervisor. The Route Relief Drivers will be responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. This position will cover various routes and will require travel. Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations. Pay: $1090 a week plus possible commission for sales
Shift: Varying shift
Benefits: Health, vision, dental and PTO

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, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and directions 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 Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license.Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical, background and Drug ScreenExperience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferredMust Pass clearinghouse. Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulationsExperience in product delivery and customer service preferred.Open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by the operational requirements of the business.

Other Required Functions

Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.Require travel.

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 relief 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.

EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC 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.