Route Sales Relief Driver - Class A or B

Company:  Prairie Farms Dairy Inc
Location: Hammond
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Route Relief Driver relieves a Route Sales Driver based on the daily needs of the Branch Location. The Relief Driver is responsible for operating a Straight Truck to deliver products to customers. The position involves loading, ordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers. This position is not assigned to a specific route or day.
Monday - Friday, Commission based pay. Weekly guarantee of $750 plus an average commission.

  • Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.
  • Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to account inventory control and company distribution procedures.
  • Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily; including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
  • Maintain proper handheld records for all accounts.
  • Load or unload cases of product manually with hook, handcart or pallet-jack onto and off the truck. Ensure load is properly secured. Collect empty cases.
  • Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.
  • Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
  • Maintain a valid Class A or B CDL and current DOT medical card. Per Company and/or DOT regulations, report any moving violations to management immediately.
  • Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments when needed.
  • Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
  • Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports.
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
  • Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Balance - pulling product, climb in and out of truck. Ability to lift and/or move up to six cases on hand truck. (cases weigh 20 to 55 lbs.).
  • Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environment with moderate noise, sometimes slippery floors. Temperature range from 34-120 degrees F.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must possess and maintain a Class A or B CDL.
  • Must have a clean driving record.
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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