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Model Dairy LLC; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC seeks an experienced commercial driver to deliver and sell dairy products to restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, and warehouses on a fixed route. You will use a handheld computer and printer to record orders and maintain paperwork.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, loading and unloading with hand trucks, rotating stock, ensuring correct temperatures, and complying with safety laws.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDL Class A license and have at least 18 months of driving experience.
• Must pass a current medical exam and maintain a clean driving record.
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections at start of each workday.
• Deliver and unload products to customers using handheld devices and pallet jacks.
• Check orders, ensure accurate billing, and maintain route inventory.
• Maintain proper truck temperature and sanitation, follow safety rules.
• Communicate promotions and handle customer requests on route.

Skills

CDL Class A

18 months driving experience

Pre-trip inspection

Load/unload with pallet jack

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operating a commercial motor vehicle delivering and selling products to restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, warehouses, and like accounts as the route is assigned. Using the Company issued handheld computer and printer to keep accurate records and maintain the necessary paperwork to perform the job.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct a pre-trip inspection at the beginning of each workday.
• Operate and maneuver delivery trucks and trailers into tight parking areas while watching for traffic, buildings, and pedestrians.
• Read work orders/load sheets or follow oral instructions to ascertain the needs of each account.
• Load and unload products from company vehicles using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Check-in every order with the account and bill the customer accurately.
• Knowledge of all products, current and new.
• Make sure the customer is aware of all promotions.
• Sanitize the delivery truck daily as part of your end-of-the-day procedures along with a post-trip inspection of the delivery truck.
• Provide customers with Point-of-Sale materials.
• Always maintain the correct temperature of your truck/trailer.
• Always observe all driving laws, and use safe and defensive driving.
• Learn to operate the Handheld Route accounting computer and printer assigned to each driver
• Check product date codes and rotate product stock.
• Account for all inventory on route through driver master load sheets, invoicing, and end-of-day procedures.
• Maintain an accurate route book with applicable information noted for each account.
• Keep delivery trucks clear of clutter and clean up spills. Utilize food safety practices.
• Report all vehicle and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Tend to customer requests and demands. Communicate any necessary concerns to the appropriate department.
• Mount tire chains on specific tires as needed (subject to weather conditions).
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A, minimum 18 months driving experience
• Current Medical Examination Card
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work and drive-in all-weather conditions
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, organized and efficient use of timeMaintain a good personal appearance.
• Must be responsible and reliable.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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