Route Relief Driver: Local Delivery & Merchandising

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is seeking a Route Relief Driver in Springfield, MO. This full-time role covers various routes, delivering and restocking products to retail and wholesale locations, with some travel and DOT compliance requirements.

The position requires a Class A or B CDL, able to pass DOT physical and background checks, and offers a weekly guarantee with commission structure. Strong customer service and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles preferred.
• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical, background and drug screen.

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.

Skills

Commercial driving

DOT regulations

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Education

CDL Class A or B

Tools

GPS

Job description

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is seeking a Route Relief Driver in Springfield, MO. This full-time role covers various routes, delivering and restocking products to retail and wholesale locations, with some travel and DOT compliance requirements.

The position requires a Class A or B CDL, able to pass DOT physical and background checks, and offers a weekly guarantee with commission structure. Strong customer service and reliable attendance are essential.