CDL Driver

SIGMA•Woodridge, IL

12d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the CDL Driver delivers presold orders of Hispanic-branded meats and cheeses to supermarket clients on an assigned route. The role includes loading and unloading products, stocking deliveries to customer specifications, documenting receipts, handling payment and accounts receivable activities, and maintaining the vehicle and required records. The driver also assists with daily inventory and product-return reconciliation and verifies that scheduled deliveries are completed.

Requirements

One year of sales route experience.
Fluency in Spanish and intermediate proficiency in English, as required by DOT.
Valid driver’s license for the state of residence and vehicle insurance as required by the state.
Motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets Sigma driving standards.
Able to work in a cold environment of approximately 34°F for prolonged periods.
Able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Able to sit and drive for a full shift of at least 8 hours.
Able to climb up and down and in and out of the truck cab and body.
Able to stand for at least 4 hours.
Able to repeatedly lift and move 30-pound boxes or buckets on and off shelves or a cart/hand truck.
Able to repeatedly turn, twist, kneel, stoop, stand, rotate, bend, push, or pull to move 30 pounds.
Able to repeatedly move a 75-pound load on a cart or hand truck without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering refrigerated food to stores.

Responsibilities

Unload products at customer locations and stock them according to customer specifications.
Collect signed customer receipt documents in accordance with company policy.
Load the truck at the distribution center and acknowledge and sign for products loaded there or received from a carrier.
Perform accounts receivable activities, including issuing and reviewing signed invoices and credit memos; follow inventory proof-of-delivery and returns procedures; and receive payment for delivered products.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle, driver records, current license plates, and insurance, and perform routine maintenance as required by company procedures and DOT and state regulations.
Promptly report vehicle mechanical issues, accidents, or driving violations.
Participate with Administration in daily inventory and product-return reconciliations.
Verify that all scheduled product deliveries were completed.