Route Sales Driver

Maola Local Dairies; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies is seeking a professional to safely drive a commercial vehicle along established routes to deliver dairy products and provide excellent customer service. You will stock displays, rotate products, and maintain inventory with a handheld computer.

The role requires a Class A or B CDL, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to pass DOT physicals and tests. Strong communication and reliability are essential in a demanding logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer service or sales experience is a plus.
• Direct Store Delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent motor vehicle record required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, and physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure retention and expand sales.
• Stock, rotate, and remove out-of-date or unsellable product.
• Maintain clean, fully stocked display areas for each customer.
• Pick up empty milk crates and manage inventory daily.
• Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues for management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

DOT regulations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer

Job description

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Why You Will Love Working At Maola®

Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.

Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.

We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.

Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Salary Range

$54,000 - $58,000 per year

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, start time between 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM, with a 10+ to 11+ hour work shift.

Willingness to work additional days and federal holidays if needed

Willingness to work additional days and federal holidays if needed.

Summary

Responsible for safely driving a commercial motor vehicle over established route to deliver and sell dairy products. Stocks and rotates all products, providing excellent customer service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer retention and expand sales.
• Stock, rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product.
• Maintain a clean, fully stocked display area for each customer.
• Pick up all empty milk crates.
• Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, alerting management when necessary.
• Use a handheld computer to order products, calculate sales, and track inventory daily.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policy, including required pre and post trip inspections and completing required paperwork daily.
• Maintain assigned truck in a neat and clean condition, including inside cab and refrigerated box.

Basic Requirements

• Possess a Class A or Class B CDL.
• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
• Customer Service or Sales Experience is a plus.
• Direct Store Delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent motor vehicle report.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and physical abilities test.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels—oral, written, visual, and non-verbal—ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, and pull.
• Must be able to frequently lift milk case weighing up to 55 lbs. and push/pull stacks of milk weighing 250-300 lbs. using provided equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.
• Ability to tolerate frequent temperature changes, hot and cold environments, inside, outside, refrigerated areas, and coolers.

Maola Local Dairies™

Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.