CDL Class A

Prairie Farms Dairy•Traverse City, MI

9d•$0 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Farms Dairy is hiring a Route Driver for its Traverse City, Michigan distribution team. The Battle Creek operation is a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center serving Michigan and some surrounding states, delivering dairy products to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools, and colleges. The role involves delivering dairy products to assigned customers and building strong customer relationships. The schedule is 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with the driver home every day. Pay is $32 per hour.

Requirements

CDL Class A license.
Manual transmission experience or ability to operate a manual transmission.
Ability to meet DOT physical and visual qualifications.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel; and occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

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.
Work in accordance with company safety and regulatory policies and follow DOT requirements.
Keep customer and truck inventory properly rotated and in stock.
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.