The Route Driver. 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 commission.
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Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.
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Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to account inventory control and company distribution procedures.
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Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily; including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
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Maintain proper handheld records for all accounts.
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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.
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Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.
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Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
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Maintain a valid Class B CDL and current DOT medical card. Per Company and/or DOT regulations, report any moving violations to management immediately.
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Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments when needed.
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Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
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Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports.
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Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
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Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training
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Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
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Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
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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.).
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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.
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Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
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Must possess and maintain a Class B CDL.
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Must have a clean driving record.
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Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).