Route Driver/Merchandiser

Route Driver/Merchandiser

New England Ice Cream is currently looking for motivated team players to deliver ice cream, dairy products and frozen foods to our various Customers. We are passionate in the way we handle and transport our products, and take pride in knowing that what we deliver brings joy to so many people. A Driver Merchandiser is responsible for safe and timely delivery of our products to customers on specific assigned routes as well as for setting up our products neatly in coolers and freezers at our customer locations.

Why work for New England Ice Cream?

• Competitive pay
• Growing family owned company
• No working late nights!
• You’ll be home for dinner.
• No working on weekends!
• Plus, we offer awesome benefits – like free ice cream!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Life and Short/Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacations, sick days, and holidays

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Load trucks with product and equipment, drive truck and deliver products to customers.
• Stock coolers and freezers in an orderly manner. Follow Planograms and perform merchandising as needed.
• Monitor the general appearance and the cleanliness of cooler and freezer equipment.
• Effectively communicate order/customer issues to supervisor at time of delivery.
• Collect COD/Payment at time of delivery when required.
• Check vehicle for safety/maintenance issues prior to leaving the depot and throughout the day.
• Unload any returns, ensure the proper information on each return.
• Interact and communicate professionally with customers and adhere to all professional appearance requirements (uniform, footwear, etc.).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• 1+ year box-truck driving experience, minimum 24 foot truck.
• Ability to drive safely in inclement weather, such as rain or light snow.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Must have schedule flexibility.
• Be willing to learn and participate in product merchandising at retail locations.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 300 pounds.
• Ability to climb/bend/kneel/crouch and reach above head.
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.

All Candidates must be able to pass pre-employment requirements, included a pre-employment drug screen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

New England Ice Cream Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest size box truck you have experience driving?

Experience:

• Route driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Attleboro, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road