Route Relief Drive

Job TitleRoute Relief Drive
LocationWaco, Texas
Description

• Drives a Straight Truck and relieves a Route Service Driver based on the daily needs of the delivery operation (vacation, sick, etc.); not assigned to a specific route or day; delivers on a Straight or Pup Truck.
• Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.
• Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.
• Promote the addition and sales of new products.
• Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to account inventory control and company distribution procedures.
• Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily; including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
• Maintain proper handheld records for all accounts.
• Load or unload cases of product manually with hook, handcart or pallet jack onto and off the truck.
• Ensure load is properly secured. 
• Collect empty cases.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.
• Reset product displays. * Must maintain idle time to company standards
• Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
• Implement and maintain plan o gram integrity and Point of sale material where needed.
• Maintain a valid Class B CDL and current DOT medical card.  Per Company and/or DOT regulations, report any moving violations to management immediately.
• Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments when needed.
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
• Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports. 
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. 
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related experience preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
• Balance pulling product, climb in and out of truck.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to six cases on hand truck. (Cases weigh 20 to 55 lbs.).
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environment with moderate noise, sometimes slippery floors. Temperature range from 34-120 degrees F. 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess and maintain a CDL Class B with Air Brake.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay RangeNo