Driver - Route

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Union Township, IN

38d • $43,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Route Drive:

Non-Commission - Routes presently $43,000 year

Commission Average - $62,000 a year

Routes: (4 Day Work Week) Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri

Start Time: 4:30 am - off by 3:00 pm.

Vacations: 1 week after the 1st year, 2 weeks after 2 years

                    3 weeks after 9 years and 4 weeks after 16 years

Holidays: Paid Holidays include: (After 60 Days)

New Year’s Day

Memorial Day

Fourth of July

Labor Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Thrift: All employees who elect to contribute 2% min. up to 8% max of their salary will become a participant of the Thrift Program after 1 year. Starting in Sept., the company’s contribution to the program depends on profitability. Contribution rates can be 5% to 15%, but there are no guaranteed percentages.

Health Insurance: Offered to you at small monthly Premium/Deductible varies depending on type of insurance you choose.

Short Term Disability: Benefits vary - No cost to employee

$10,000 Life Insurance: No cost to employee

Uniforms: No cost to employee-unless you leave within 6 months of receiving uniforms.

Safety Bonus: This is given if all requirements are met, with approval of corporate board.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Class B driver’s license in good standing
• No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years
• No DWI/DUI in last 10 years
• 2+ years’ commercial driver experience required

Responsibilities

• Possess a CDL Class B Driver's License
• Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations
• Complete a daily truck log as needed
• Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers
• Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed
• Uses a hand truck or dolly
• Understands the route of their shipment
• Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed
• Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors
• Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately
• Coordinates truck repair as needed
• Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• $10,000 Life Insurance
• Uniforms
• Safety Bonus
• Thrift Program
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED