Driver, Route

California Dairies, Inc. • San Diego, CA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver is a member of the Foodservice team in the Consumer Products Group. Representing the Challenge and Danish Creamery Brands, the Route Driver is also a Salesman for the Brand servicing a dedicated route for direct store delivery (DSD) with responsibilities for professional and timely selling and delivery of product.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and sales skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Physical ability to lift and move products.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local routes and geography.
• The ability to pass a DOT drug screening before hire and throughout employment
• A propensity for researching appropriate routes with attention to traffic patterns to determine the best roads to take, with assistance from GPS as needed
• General technological knowledge, such as being able to learn and use company devices to maintain accurate records of inventory and hours worked
• Physical aptitude for the position, including being able to hold scanning devices, drive, stand and sit for long periods of time and lift, load and carry heavy packages
• A personable, can-do attitude
• Courtesy, concern and cooperation are the mandatory traits that are necessary for our continued growth.
• The ability to learn quickly.
• Familiarity and adherence to the policies that we maintain
• Use of equipment to complete assignments are necessary, including but not limited to, the use of handheld computer, operation of pallet jack and dollies
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Minimum of a High School education or equivalent work experience
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver's License of a Class B or Class A.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a commercial delivery or route driver preferred
• Some experience in sales or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proper care and maintenance of vehicle, including conducting pre-trip inspections and reporting any safety or repair issues immediately.
• Maintaining proper levels of oil, lubrication, water, coolants, and cleanliness of cab and box, and ensuring sufficient fuel.
• Maintaining proper skills and license necessary to operate a vehicle and always being alert for circumstances that are out of the ordinary and require sudden responses.
• Being aware that the company truck is wider, longer and heavier than a normal automobile and therefore, will not accelerate or decelerate as rapidly as a car or small truck.
• When driving in restricted areas, being alert for any restrictions that might damage the refrigeration unit or mirrors that extend beyond the normal width of the truck.
• Delivering products in their proper form, being alert for making sudden stops that could cause the load to shift, thereby damaging products or even making the vehicle unsteady.
• Ensuring personal safety by using proper lifting procedures and always being alert for any low hanging protrusions that can cause personal injury.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Distributing all products to all customers as directed.
• Maintaining proper inventory levels to ensure proper service of customers.
• Ensuring the security of and accountability of all products assigned to the Driver in a particular jurisdiction.
• Taking inventory of product as required.

Benefits

• The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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