Route Sales Driver

Newport News Distribution
5100 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23605, USA

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer‑owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high‑quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well‑being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Summary: This full‑time position will be responsible for safely driving Maola's commercial motor vehicle over an established route to sell and deliver our dairy products to local customers. The Route Sales Driver will work an average of 40 to 50 hours a week providing excellent customer service to our clientele, ensuring on time delivery of our products.

Maola Milk Route Sales Driver is responsible for safely driving a commercial motor vehicle over established routes to deliver and sell dairy products. Stocks and rotates all products, providing excellent customer service.

Salary Range: $54,000

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, start time between 3am-5am with a 10+ to 11+ hour work shift. Willingness to work overtime, additional days, and federal holidays if needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer retention and expand sales.
• Stock, rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product.
• Maintain a clean and fully stocked display area for each customer.
• Pick up all 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 policy including required pre and post trip inspections, completing required paperwork daily.
• Maintain assigned truck in a neat and clean condition including inside cab and refrigerated box.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a Class A or B CDL
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Direct Store Delivery experience a plus
• Excellent motor vehicle report
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and physical abilities test
• Must be organized, detailed oriented, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written,
    visual, and non‑verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
    appropriately, whether in‑person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
    requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem‑Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
  collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and
  valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…