truck driver

pallet jack operator

order picker

driver

outside sales representative

DRISCOLL FOODS

I spend my days driving around North Jersey prospecting restaurants, catering companies, venues, etc.. setting up appointments and opening accounts to purchase food and non-food products from Driscoll Foods. 
    I definitely learned how to take rejection and grow thick skin. I learned time management, what becomes high priority and corrective actions to resolving any problems with an account.
    I was never had to collect money before, this job trained me what to say, how to prepare for any responses, and the extra step we take to ensure we as a company get compensated for our services.
    The hardest part of my job is opening the accounts and continuously getting the sale - chef's often have multiple distributors and 5 cents on an item can make a difference, its imperative to be continuously competitive.
    It's definitely a stressful position and is a 7 day a week, 24 hour job. Accounts call my cell phone at all hours during the day and it's part of my job to be responsive and get them the answer or products they need to grow their business. 
    The most enjoyable aspect of my job is the freedom I have - my company trusts me to make my schedule, open accounts, and do the right thing without constantly have to write reports or send in schedules - as long as my numbers and sales prove I'm working hard. I also enjoy the relationships I have with my customers - if they switch distributors for an item I don't take it personally, because regardless I have built a relationship and a respect with my accounts.
    My co-workers are the most supportive people. They're job, whether customer service, purchasing, accounting, or other outside salesmen, is to help me grow my business. No question or request is stupid. There is no competition with my own salesmen, we share the business and help each other grow. 
    The management in my company is also there to help support me and assist in growing my business. They care for me not only on a professional level but a personal level as well. Being so young in this job they definitely look out for me to succeed as much as their other...more seasoned salesmen.

I major regret ever taking a chance on this company, the level of dysfunction and mismanagement was shocking from day one, top to bottom. First they over-hire to the point where there's not enough work to do and mislead you about your duties from the start. Was told I was coming on as a full time employee, with my own workspace and supposedly endless amounts of work yet from day one I pointlessly sat in an empty cubicle, no equipment in order to do the job, not even the most basic computer. Nothing but shuffling/filing papers, walking around a huge (mostly empty) office like a zombie. Mid-level management was lost and unaware of what needed to be done, telling me endless excuses about when the work/equipment was coming, excuses about when my training would start (it never did!) etc. 

The position probably never existed and I was taken on as some sort of "miscommunication" by management. 

Whoever led me to believe there was an actual job when there obviously wasn't should be fired. They don't care about the way they mess around with peoples lives, I gave up other opportunities to work for them and didn't even last a month there. You are just expendable, a body in a chair. If they offer you a gig, its probably a pipe dream. RUN.

A typical day at work involved managing accounts, putting out fires, and trying to stay ahead of constant changes without much direction.
What I learned was how to adapt quickly and manage stress in a fast-paced, often unclear environment.
Management was inconsistent — some were helpful, others played favorites and lacked transparency.
Workplace culture has declined since the company changed hands — it feels more about numbers than people now.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with internal politics and lack of support.
The most enjoyable part was building relationships with customers and the rare moments when teamwork actually worked well.

a typical night at the job went smooth u clock in go to your area and start printing out your routes. u give route to everyone that was told to give route to while your doing that you can be working on your route sheet. after the when i  pickers are done pickin you close they route out and you can start giving pickers they route to check after that when they finish the bring labels back if there are any then we check them correct them and then we would print lables out and finish the stickers on paper . after that we would close route out to prepare wait for the loaders to start loading. thats what my typical day at driscoll foods.

i learned how to do labels, routes, and was taught a little extra. the management was cool of course people is goin to bump heads some time to reach a understand  its normal. my co-workers were different but everyone was cool alot of different personalities. the hardest part was staying up pass 6 am on late days. the enjoyable part was being around co workers they always put a smile on my face.

The culture at Discuss Foods was "family". They used to pride themselves in making sure every employee felt like family. And although some may have complained about pay and lack of a real bonus, feeling like you were able to do your job and be appreciated for it was worth so much more. Until new management stepped; then everyone became just a name and it felt like corporate, you're no longer valued if it means cutting you to save money to pay someone else a fraction for the same or more work. That coupled with envious and unhappy coworkers trying their best to move you out of the way so they can shine; though they lacked luster, is no place to feel good about going to everyday. It wasn't always that way, but the love is gone and it feels cold in those walls ever since new managers came on board 

i have loved my time at Driscoll Foods so far. i am grateful for the opportunities i have been presented with from this company through hardwork and consistent effort. it is a new beginning at Driscoll Foods and there is a strong energy and motivation all around. since we moved to the new distribution center in Wayne in 2017, so many things have changed and i have seen firsthand over and over how hard work pays off. no company is perfect, but this company has excellent benefits, opportunities to grow, management that cares and wants to improve, and allows everyone to make their voices heard and their efforts known.

Driscoll Foods is nothing if not rampant with opportunities to grow and challenge yourself to be better. If employees are willing to put in the work, management sees their work ethic and uses their skills in ways that suit each employee. The most enjoyable part of the job is definitely the people you work with. With a culture of growth, it is easy to feed off of your coworkers' energy and push each other to work harder. Every individual's win is a reason for celebration for the team. During my time, I learned the business through the operation and I got to know different management teams. Leaders at Driscoll are hungry to make changes and see progress. 

I have worked in the Driscoll Foods finance department for over a year after being in the retail banking industry for over 10 years. If you apply yourself, you will have endless opportunities to learn and grow in this company. The finance department is full of hardworking and bright individuals; everyone is willing to help and share their knowledge. I am extremely grateful to the CFO for giving me the opportunity to broaden my professional horizons and extremely grateful to my managers and peers for the positive and welcoming environment. I would not have learned so many skills if I had stayed in the banking industry. It is great to feel accomplished at the end of each day. 

Depending on the department it's either a seemingly normal workplace with cool perks such as testing food product. being given free food and being able to purchase fresh-cut meat from their onsite butchers or it's a tense work environment where you could be made to stress or fear for your job for little reason. Coworkers were easy-going and there wasn't any person on the normal employee level who wouldn't help someone in need, but upper management clearly does not care about individual employees, their families, or their wellbeing. Promises of lateral position changes are rarely followed up on and the expendability of you and everyone around you is made very clear.

Throughout my years at Driscoll, I have had many roles (each one better than the last). It is so refreshing to work for a company where almost everyone knows each others name and there is a willingness to help one another regardless of department/role. I have received many positive reviews and lots of feedback on my job performance from my direct supervisor. Work can often be challenging, but there is access to so many tools, training, etc. to help get the job done (whatever the job may be). Management is also open to ideas and suggestions from employees. Driscoll is great about recognizing outstanding employees and employees that have come such a long way. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 25 salaries reported	$62,383 per year
Pallet jack operator 4 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Order picker 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Driver 1 salary reported	$18.50 per hour
Outside sales representative 2 salaries reported	$78,476 per year

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