Job Details

Full Time

Sales

Hammond, LA, US

This role is located in Alexandria , LA

The Route Driver. The position involves loading, ordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers. This position is not assigned to a specific route or day.

Weekly guarantee of $1,250 weekly

• Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.

• 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.

• Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.

• Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.

• Maintain a valid Class A 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training

• 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 Class A CDL.

• Must have a clean driving record.

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).