Route Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Union Township, IN

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking a Route Driver to pick up and deliver dairy products to and from customers. This role involves operating a commercial vehicle, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of products. The position offers a 4-day work week with specific start and end times, and opportunities for bonuses and benefits.

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
• Must be able to sit in a truck for the duration of a shift.
• Must be able to push and/or pull 90 pounds and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work/drive in extreme temperatures and conditions including hot (100 degrees), cold (below zero degrees) and all types of weather, including but not limited to sun, rain, sleet, snow and ice.
• Must keep work area and truck safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematics.
• Must be able to follow plant and safety policies and procedures.
• Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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 (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) after 60 days
• Thrift Program participation after 1 year (company contribution based on profitability)
• Health Insurance offered at a small monthly premium
• Short Term Disability (no cost to employee)
• $10,000 Life Insurance (no cost to employee)
• Uniforms provided at no cost (unless leaving within 6 months)
• Safety Bonus (if all requirements are met and approved)

What This Job Offers

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