Route relief driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

14h•$31

About The Position

The Route Sales Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to: Loading and unloading milk truck. Dragging full stacks of milk cases into truck. Dragging full stacks of milk cases of truck onto lift gate. Recording inventory of dairy products at stores. Push or pull two-wheel cart with 6 (six) full milk cases. Preparing orders for customers. Writing our customer ticket with milk order. Rotating inventory, and delivery of products, in customer cooler. Stocking merchandise in customer display cases. Price marking of merchandise. Extending the price of customer tickets to collect money for products. Unloading empty milk cases from truck and counting ending inventory on truck. Balancing cash deposit with tickets and checking in paperwork at the end of the day. Drive company vehicles and deliver Prairie Farms’ products within surrounding area. Deliver to a variety of customers such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, grocery stores, etc. Will cover whatever open route is needed for that shift.

Requirements

Class A commercial driver’s license.
21 years of age.
Pass D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in completing quick mathematical processes.
Strong letter writing skills.
Ability to push/pull/drag up to 240 pounds throughout the shift.
Excellent relationship building skills.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Past route sales experience.
Good driving record.
Experience in completing all paperwork accurately without revision needed.

Responsibilities

Collecting money from customers, making change, and recording transactions on the customer receipt.
Recording sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
Calling prospective customers to solicit new business.
Preparing order forms and sales contracts.
Informing regular customers of new products or services.
Listening to and resolving service complaints.
Performing routine maintenance on truck.
Keeping inside of truck clean.
Loading and unloading product.
Issuing sales promotion materials to customers.
Placing stock on shelves or racks.
Setting up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
Collecting or picking up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
Working in a safe, courteous manner.
Driving in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.