Hybrid HIL - Sales Route Driver at Hiland Dairy Foods Company

The Sales Route Driver is responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.

Responsibilities:

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products to each account.
• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of the product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, and rejected, or unsold merchandise for a 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 maintenance on trucks.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, and work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and the direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must have a Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred
• Must Pass clearinghouse. 
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.
• Open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by the operational requirements of the business.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push/pull reach at shoulder, above and below shoulder.
• The sales route driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 to 60 pounds from a height of approximately six feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Lift/Carry Lower 30-45 lbs 70%, 45-60 lbs 30 % continuous.
• Load and unload truck and carry merchandise. 
• Required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) and humid environments throughout the year. 
• Required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. Exposed to noise and vibration. 

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above.  I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity.