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SalaryThe role is for a specialized group of Class A/Transport drivers whose responsibilities require a higher degree of physical activity and customer service focus.
Responsibilities:
- Safely load, unload and deliver products to each account.
- Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage products at customer locations.
- Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
- Verify shipment accuracy and saleable condition of the products.
- Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
- Collect empty containers, and rejected, or unsold merchandise for returns.
- Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
- Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on trucks to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on trucks.
- Exhibit courteousness toward customers, and work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
- Maintain a neat appearance and follow established policies and directions of management.
- Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
- Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
- Must be able to operate a handheld computer.
- Must be able to operate a powered lift truck (pallet jack).
Qualifications and Experience:
- English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.
- Minimum 2 plus years of verifiable experience driving Class A commercial vehicle preferred. No restrictions. Must have Interstate access through the license.
- Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
- Must have a good driving record, according to company requirements.
- Must Pass clearinghouse.
- Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
- Experience in food/beverage product delivery and customer service preferred.
- Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
- DSD experience is a plus with Tier III. (Full driver unload and deliveries (DSD)
- Electric Pallet Jack experience is a plus.
- Tier Start time 3-4 AM each day. Off Sunday’s and a day during the week, which will be determined at hiring.
- Total hours per week for all transportation is normally close to 50-55 hours.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Must have valid Class A commercial driver's license with Air Brake endorsement (must also possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle for the company)
Physical Demand/Working Conditions:
- 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 handheld hook.
- 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.
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.
