Route Sales Driver

Borden Dairy Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy Company is looking for a Route Sales Representative to safely deliver and restock products in retail and wholesale locations. Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 21 years old. Previous experience driving commercial vehicles is preferred.

The role includes loading and unloading products, verifying shipments, and maintaining vehicle logs. Borden Dairy promotes equal opportunity and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum age of 21 years old is required.
• 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products.
• Drive truck over established route.
• Verify shipment accuracy and product condition.

Skills

Driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles

Customer service

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Borden Dairy is seeking a safety conscious and reliable professional to join our team as a Route Sales Representative. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage product at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, reject, or unsold merchandise for 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 direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Supports team and organizational goals through additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum age of 21 years old is required.
• 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicle preferred.
• Manual transmissions only. No automatic restrictions.
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift over 60 pounds and push/pull up to 300 pounds with a hand‑held hook.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors and on refrigerated trucks.

EOE VET/DISABILITY

Borden Dairy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Borden Dairy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities without imposing undue hardship on Borden Dairy. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.