Route Relief Driver – Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.

Oberweis Dairy; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. in Cedarburg, WI, is hiring a Route Relief/Transport Driver to support the Milwaukee area. You will deliver, merchandise, and sell Cedar Crest products to grocery, convenience, and foodservice customers while maintaining cold chain integrity and completing DOT paperwork.

This full-time role includes comprehensive benefits and a $26.00–$27.00 per hour pay range. Based in Cedarburg, you will operate in the Milwaukee market and report to the sales team for order

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on the road.
• Willingness to operate in varying weather and road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cover routes for route sales and relief reps, delivering to customers.
• Transport product between Cedar Crest locations and accounts.
• Merchandise product at each stop and keep displays clean and sellable.
• Identify reorder needs and grow sales within each account.
• Keep product frozen and protected during loading and delivery.
• Complete DOT paperwork and logs; ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong communication

Road independence

Education

CDL Class A with air brake endorsement

Job description

Route Relief Driver – Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.

Department Cedar Crest Corporate Office & Distribution Center - Cedarburg

Now Hiring: Route Relief Driver – Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.

Position Summary

Join our affiliate company, Hoffmann Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc., the makers of Cedar Crest Ice Cream! Due to steady growth, Cedar Crest is hiring a Route Relief / Transport Driver for the Milwaukee, WI area. In this role, you’ll support our sales team (sales representatives, route sales representatives, route relief representatives, and merchandisers) by delivering, merchandising, and selling Cedar Crest products to grocery, convenience, and foodservice customers. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

Location: Based in Cedarburg, WI, serving the Milwaukee, WI area (in person)

Key Responsibilities

Cover routes for route sales and route relief representatives as needed, delivering product to grocery, convenience, and foodservice customers.

Transport product between Cedar Crest locations and customer accounts safely and on schedule.

Merchandise product at each stop: rotate stock, fill freezers and shelves, and keep displays clean and sellable.

Sell to customers by identifying reorder needs and opportunities to grow sales within each account.

Keep product frozen and protected throughout loading, transport, and delivery.

Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and all required DOT paperwork and logs.

Complete delivery and order paperwork accurately, and report account issues to the sales team.

Follow all DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

$26.00–$27.00 per hour. Plus $1,000 sign on bonus!

Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account (HSA); life insurance; paid time off; and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement required.

Must pass a pre-employment background check, DOT physical, and drug screen.

Customer-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on the road.

Physical Demands

Regularly lifts and carries product cases up to 50 lbs while loading, delivering, and stocking.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing in and out of the vehicle throughout the day.

Works in freezer and refrigerated environments, and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions.