HIL - Sales Route Driver

The Route Relief Driver is a weekly guarantee/commission base reporting to the assigned location Route Supervisor. The Route Relief Drivers will be responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. This position will cover various routes and will require travel. Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

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, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and directions 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.

* Must have a Class A or B commercial driver's license.

* Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical, background 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.

Other Required Functions:

* Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.

* Require travel.

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 relief 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 employer