HIL - Sales Route Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sales Route Driver delivers and restocks products at retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. The role is paid on a weekly guaranteed/commission basis and reports to the assigned location Route Supervisor. The driver follows an established route, ensures products are delivered and presented appropriately, handles returns and customer concerns, and completes required inventory, delivery, vehicle, and hours-of-service documentation. The position requires substantial physical activity and work outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions.

Requirements

Must have a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen.
Must pass Clearinghouse requirements.
Must be at least 21 years old, as required by Federal D.O.T. regulations.
Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, and reach at, above, and below shoulder level.
Must be able to continually stack and unstack items weighing 50 to 60 pounds from approximately six feet high to the ground and back, and drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds throughout the shift.
Must be able to lift and carry 30–45 pounds 70% of the time and 45–60 pounds 30% of the time continuously, and load and unload the truck and carry merchandise.
Must work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) and humid environments throughout the year, mostly outdoors regardless of conditions, and be exposed to noise and vibration.
Must be open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by business operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles.
Past route sales experience and a good driving record.
Experience in product delivery and customer service.

Responsibilities

Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
Drive a truck over an established route to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional materials to customers.
Verify shipment accuracy and that products are in salable condition.
Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
Collect empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise for return.
Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
Perform motor vehicle inspections on trucks to conform to DOT regulations and company policy, and assist with routine truck maintenance.
Act courteously toward customers and work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
Maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and management direction.
Maintain vehicle and hours-of-service logs as required by DOT.
Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.