HIL - Sales Route Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Wichita, KS

11d

About The Position

This position will be based in Great Bend, Kansas

Position Overview

The Route Sales Driver Drives their truck over an established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business. The driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver’s license
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred
• Previous experience with data entry.
• Ability to work well with numbers.
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.
• Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backward.
• Must be able to work outside and be exposed to the outside weather/temperature conditions.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

What This Job Offers

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