Sales Route Driver - Grass Lake, MI

Prairie Farms Dairy•Grass Lake, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Farms Dairy’s Battle Creek operation is a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center serving Michigan and some surrounding states. The company produces dairy products distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools, and colleges. The Route Driver position is based in Grass Lake, Michigan, and is a union position. It is a Monday–Friday route with a start time between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. and an end time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Drivers are home every night. Pay begins at $27.40 per hour during training; after training, pay is $27.40 per hour plus commission. The driver loads and unloads dairy products, operates a semi-truck or straight truck on assigned customer routes, and works to keep deliveries, customer relationships, and truck inventory in good order. The role requires a Class B CDL and the ability to meet DOT qualifications and the physical demands of the work.

Requirements

Class B CDL.
Must meet DOT physical qualifications and other physical requirements.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting for long periods, handling or feeling objects, and occasionally standing, walking, and reaching.
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Load and unload dairy products for customer delivery.
Drive a semi-truck or straight truck to assigned customers on the route.
Push, pull, or lift products from cases, pallets, or bossies.
Perform daily vehicle safety checks and maintain a clean environment.
Follow company safety and regulatory policies, including DOT requirements.
Keep customers and truck inventory properly rotated and stocked.
Build strong customer relationships.
Follow company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs, and quality standards.
Prioritize demands and use available time effectively to achieve results.
Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively.
Use problem-solving and decision-making skills as needed.
Demonstrate proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.