Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Class B Commission Route Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.  •  $36k - $50k/yr  •  Rock Island, IL (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $750.00 to $1,000.00 /week Commission with a $750 Guarantee

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Possess a CDL Class B Drivers License
  • Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations
  • Complete a daily truck log as needed
  • Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers
  • Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed
  • Uses a hand truck or dolly
  • Understands the route of their shipment
  • Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed
  • Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors
  • Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately
  • Coordinates truck repair as needed
  • Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit in a truck for the duration of a shift. Must be able to push and/or pull 90 pounds and carry 50 pounds. Willing to work a flexible schedule which can include weekday, weekend and holiday hours.

Working Conditions:

*Monday thru Friday, working hours approximately 3am to noon.

Must be able to work/drive in extreme temperatures and conditions including hot (100 degrees), cold (below zero degrees) and all types of weather, including but not limited to sun, rain, sleet, snow and ice.

Must keep work area and truck safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematics. Must be able to follow plant and safety policies and procedures. Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Class B driver’s license in good standing
  • No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years
  • No DWI/DUI in last 10 years
  • 2+ years’ commercial driver experience required

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

About Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include nearly 600 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion.

Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products.

With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers.

Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com.

Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com.

And don't forget to visit our coupon page https://www.prairiefarms.com/coupons for savings on many of award-winning dairy products!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Edwardsville, Illinois
Year Founded
1938
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