Job Summary:· This person must have a Class A CDL without Automatic Transmission Restriction and be able to pass a DOT physical including a drug test.· This person must have basic skills in math, reading and writing. Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.· This person also will have a great amount of customer contact and therefore should have or be able to attain sales skills.Schedule:
2am-6am start. No overnight travel.$1200/week; OT eligible.Primary Duties:The Route Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:· Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.· Must follow all Department of Transportation regulations including E-log’s.· Makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.· Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales or delivery record.· Listens to and resolves service complaints.· Be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:· Load and unload product at destination· Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise· The route driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift.· Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.· Will be required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) environments throughout the year.· Will also be required to work outside most of the time regardless of the conditions.· The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine Inspections on truck and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.Qualifications:· Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license· Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations· Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen· Experience: Past route experience and a good driving record preferredCommunication Requirements:· Must possess good communication skills and customer service skills.Education and/or Experience:· High school diploma or equivalentJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:
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Work Location: In person
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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.
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