HIL - Route Relief Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Conroe, TX

About The Position

Route Relief Drivers deliver and restock products at retail stores and wholesale distribution locations, covering various routes and traveling as required. Drivers must follow Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. The role includes loading and unloading products, stocking and staging merchandise, handling customer issues and returns, completing delivery and inventory records, and inspecting and helping maintain trucks. The position involves frequent physical activity, including handling heavy products, and working outdoors in varied temperatures and weather conditions.

Requirements

Must have a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license.
Must be able to pass a DOT physical, background check, and drug screen.
Must pass Clearinghouse requirements.
Must be at least 21 years old, as required by federal DOT regulations.
Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, and reach at, above, and below shoulder level.
Ability to continually stack and unstack items weighing 50 to 60 pounds between approximately six feet and the ground, and drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and carry 30–45 pounds 70% of the time and 45–60 pounds 30% of the time continuously.
Ability to load and unload a truck and carry merchandise.
Ability to work in very hot (100°F+) and very cool (below 32°F), humid environments throughout the year, and outdoors most of the time regardless of conditions; exposure to noise and vibration.
Open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by business operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles.
Past route sales experience and a good driving record.
Experience in product delivery and customer service.

Responsibilities

Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
Drive a truck over established routes to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
Verify shipment accuracy and that products are in salable condition.
Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
Collect empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise for return.
Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
Perform motor vehicle inspections on trucks to comply with DOT regulations and company policy, and assist with routine truck maintenance.
Be courteous toward customers, cooperate with co-workers and supervisors, maintain a neat appearance, and follow established policies and management directions.
Maintain vehicle and hours-of-service logs as required by DOT.
Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
Travel as required.