Route Rider

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Janesville, WI

2d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Route Rider to merchandise and stock bakery products, support sales growth, maintain customer relationships, and safely operate a company route truck. The role includes rotating products to ensure quality and freshness, securing additional display space, executing promotions, introducing new products and services, and pursuing opportunities with existing and new customers. The Route Rider also completes daily route settlement procedures, maintains inventory counts, handles invoices and cash, submits required paperwork and deposits, and completes DOT daily logs. The stated start time is 3 a.m.–4 a.m., with Wednesday and Sunday off.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
Must be able to obtain a Chauffeur License if the job location is in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee.
Must be able to climb, push and pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, as well as reach frequently and use fingers.
Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records, consistent with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Merchandise and stock products on store shelves and displays, ensuring proper rotation, quality, and freshness.
Secure new display space, set up incremental displays, and use sales data to inform store-level strategies.
Follow up on new account opportunities and build customer relationships while ensuring promotions are executed.
Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space in existing accounts and while pursuing new customers.
Conduct daily route settlement procedures and account for products, invoices, and cash while maintaining inventory counts.
Safely drive the company route truck and complete daily DOT logs.
Submit required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.