Transport Driver - Relief Routes

Responsible for delivery and restocking of milk products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. The relief position may cover any route.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 
• Minimum of one year experience driving Class A commercial vehicle required. 
• Minimum age of 21 years required.
• Experience in food/beverage product delivery and customer service preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required. 
• Must be able to work independently. 
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills required.  
• Must be organized and detail oriented. 
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required. 

• 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. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have Class A commercial driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement (must also possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle for Borden Dairy Company). 

Working Conditions:  

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

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at each account.
• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage product at customer locations.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints.
• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise for return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required.
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on truck.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.