Route Sales Delivery

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Terre Haute, IN

12d

About The Position

The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.
Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.
Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt. Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.
(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:
• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise
The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise. (S)he will be required to work in very hot (100+) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year. (S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen

Nice To Haves

• Past route sales experience
• Good driving record

Responsibilities

• Drive truck over established route to deliver and sell products
• Follow all Department of Transportation regulations
• Collect money from customers
• Record transactions on customer receipt
• Write customer orders and instructions
• Record sales or delivery information
• Call on prospective customers to solicit new business
• Prepare order forms and sales contracts
• Inform regular customers of new products or services
• Listen to and resolve service complaints
• Load and unload product
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise
• Stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds
• Drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds
• Load and unload truck and carry merchandise
• Keep the inside of the truck clean
• Perform routine maintenance on truck
• Work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed