HIL - Sales Route Driver in PONCA CITY, Oklahoma at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Since 1938, Hiland Dairy has been setting high standards in performance & quality to then exceed those marks. We have locations in 11 states across the Midwest US. We service multiple chains of retails stores within the country. We never settle for less than the very best that we can offer.

We define “Doing What is Right” by treating our greatest asset — our team members — with dignity & respect. We strive to attract & retain high quality people by providing competitive benefits + compensation package. We invest in our team members by continually training and upgrading their skills.

The Sales Route Driver is responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores or wholesale distribution locations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must Pass clearinghouse.
• Must have a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred
• 6 months of verifiable experience driving Class B commercial vehicles preferred.
• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.

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 salable condition of the product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, and rejected, or unsold merchandise for a return.
• 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 the direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• The route sales 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.
• Required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) environments throughout the year.
• Required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 5am - 2:30pm

Compensation: $1,300 weekly base pay

Beneftis:

• Free Discount Programs upon hire date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 1 month
• Competitive retirement plan after 6 months
• Paid maternity leave after 1 year

Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.