Route Driver - Pittsburg, AR

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Full Time Sales Joplin, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Company Route Driver Job Description

We are looking for a reliable company route driver to assist the company with all transport-related duties. The company driver’s responsibilities include dropping and picking product (tortillas) to grocery stores based on a route schedule, and maintaining a travel log to record work hours, travel-time and locations traveled to. You should also be able to perform routine checks on the company vehicle (Daily vehicle inspection).

To be successful as a company route driver, you should ensure that all transportation duties are carried out in a timely manner. Ultimately, a top-performing company driver should be able to ensure that addresses and other transportation details are correct before undertaking any pick-up or drop-off duties.

• Handheld and printer experience to create invoices and credits.
• Knowledge of DSD (Direct store Delivery) to Grocery stores including Chains and Independents.
• Ability to load (from warehouse) and unload delivery vehicle (to accounts).

Company Driver Responsibilities:

• Safely transporting company product(tortillas) and materials (carboard displays) to and from specified locations in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the loading and offloading of product, and materials.
• Adjusting travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction.
• Promptly informing the company of any tickets issued against the company vehicle during work hours.
• Ensuring that the company vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking to avoid towing.
• Keeping the company vehicle clean and properly maintained by performing regular washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.
• Providing accurate time records of the company vehicle’s coming and goings.
• Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management.

Company Route Driver Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of local roads and routes.
• The ability to utilize maps, GPS systems, and car manuals.
• Bilingual English Spanish is a plus
• Punctual and reliable.

This not a remote or hybrid position.