HIL - Route Relief Driver at Hiland Dairy Foods Company – Houston, Texas

TYLER, TX
The Route Relief Driver is responsible for the delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.

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.

Any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required.

Six months of verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicles preferred.

Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred.

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 hand-held hook.

Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors, and on refrigerated trucks.

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.