HIL - Sales Route Driver

Mercedes, TX

Overview

Responsible for delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. Learn more about this role here:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicle preferred
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred

Other Functions:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend
• Must be able to routinely lift over 60 pounds and push/pull up to 300 pounds with a hand-held hook
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors and on refrigerated trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at each account.
• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage product at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise for return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on truck.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company 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.