Route Driver CDL Class A

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Traverse City, MI

4d•$29

About The Position

Prairie Farms Dairy, Battle Creek operates as a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center that covers the whole state of MI and some of the surrounding states. We make dairy products that are then distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools and colleges throughout Michigan. We are looking for strong customer service, self-motivated, career minded individuals to join our Traverse City, MI Distribution Team.

Requirements

CDL Class A
Manual Transmission
The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time
Use hands to handle, or feel
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
The visual requirements are needed in order to be DOT qualified to drive
Must be able to meet all physical requirements as needed by DOT qualifications

Responsibilities

Load and unload Dairy products for customer delivery
Drive semi-truck or straight truck to assigned customers on route
Push, pull or lift product from cases, pallets or bossies
Perform daily safety checks of vehicle and maintain a clean environment
Work within safety and regulatory company policies
Keep customers and truck inventory properly rotated and in stock at all times
Build strong customer relationships
Follow DOT requirements
Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
Other duties as assigned or required