Route Sales Driver - Wilmington

MDVA; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies is hiring a delivery driver with a Class A or B CDL to service a on-site route in Wilmington, NC. You will deliver dairy products, stock and rotate products, and provide outstanding customer service to customers along your route.

The role requires early start times (3:00–5:00 AM), adherence to DOT regulations, safe driving, and strong communication. Company benefits and a competitive pay range accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Possess a Class A or Class B CDL.
• HS Diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Customer service or sales experience is a plus.
• Direct Store Delivery experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screen, and abilities test.
• Organized, detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to retain and grow sales.
• Stock, rotate, and remove unsellable products.
• Maintain clean, stocked display areas.
• Pick up empty milk crates.
• Resolve discrepancies and inform management.
• Use handheld computer for orders, sales, and inventory.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Keep truck clean inside and out.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

DOT regulations

Communicate clearly

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

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• Posted on September 21, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

• On-site
• Distribution
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ROUTE004681

Description

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.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 and 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, 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
• 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, detailed 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.
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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® is a farmer-owned cooperative committed to its local farm families and to producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products. Founded in 1920, Maola processes and delivers your favorite milk, cream, and dairy products to families, schools, and communities while investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain. Learn more at 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.v

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