Route Sales Driver - Newport News

MDVA • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Route Sales Driver safely operates a commercial motor vehicle over an established route to deliver and sell dairy products. The role stocks and rotates products, maintains customer displays, and provides excellent customer service. Drivers use a handheld computer to place orders, calculate sales, and track inventory, while following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. The assigned truck must be kept clean and orderly.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM and shifts of 10+ to 11+ hours. The employee may need to work additional days and federal holidays when needed. The position involves physical work, including frequent lifting, pushing and pulling, and exposure to coolers, changing temperatures, wet or slippery conditions, and moderate to high noise.

Requirements

• Possess a Class A or Class B CDL.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
• Be able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic using all units of measure.
• Be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and physical abilities test.
• Be organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds; frequently lift milk cases weighing up to 55 pounds; and push or pull stacks of milk weighing 250–300 pounds using provided equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service or sales experience.
• Direct Store Delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to retain customers and expand sales.
• Stock and rotate products, and remove products that are out of date, damaged, or unsellable.
• Maintain a clean, fully stocked display area for each customer.
• Pick up empty milk crates.
• Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, alerting management when necessary.
• Use a handheld computer to order products, calculate sales, and track inventory daily.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies, including completing required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and daily paperwork.
• Keep the assigned truck clean and orderly, including the cab and refrigerated box.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Benefits available within the first month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED