The position of Dairy Route Driver plays a vital role in the overall operation of our Company by delivering and selling dairy farm supplies in a knowledgeable, efficient and profitable manner. In addition to delivery and sales of products, this position encompasses a combination of relationship building; inventory handling; physical activity; and basic mechanical trouble-shooting & service. This position reports directly to the General Manager-Kansas Division.
The goal of this position and our Company is to exceed our customers' expectations and to have a team of people who value each other every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
●Abide by our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Service & Professionalism.
● Class “A” CDL is REQUIRED with Haz-Mat endorsement or at minimum, the ability and intent to promptly complete a Haz-Mat endorsement; as well, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements are preferred.
● Become an asset to the Dairymen by building relationships with the Dairy Owners and employees to find out how we can best serve them.
● Learn about the products (IBA & non-IBA) used at each of the dairy farms and understand the factors that determine the usage of these products.
● Initiate conversations with key people at new and existing dairy farms regarding how our product lines can benefit them.
● Learn the basics of the following: good cow milking, proper washing procedures for milk pipelines and milk storage tanks, calf care and calf raising protocols, proper hoof care techniques-products & foot bath protocols.
● Transportation of chemical and other loads from Evans, CO to Garden City, KS
● Learn our main product lines and how they can best be used by our customers
● Sell & deliver products to new & existing dairy customers in the Southwest Kansas area
● Work with the General Manager to develop route efficiencies.
● Assist with warehouse maintenance, loading and unloading trucks, and any other operational tasks that are required by our Garden City Facility Manager
● Work with General Manager to develop and follow up with conversations about price quotes & possible demos of new products
● Close sales of new products & continue follow up to make sure the customers are satisfied with the products
● Handle the inventory management of chemicals, teat dips and dairy supplies in the warehouse, on the route truck and at the dairy site; utilizing Inventory Transfers and Invoicing in QuickBooks, as well as Excel spreadsheets on assigned Surface.
● Ability to identify, trouble-shoot, and correct any immediate service needs for our Dairy customers
● Must be capable of running computer programs (Microsoft Word & Excel) (QuickBooks)
● Maintain a clean driving record and keep an updated Class A CDL with Haz-mat & tanker endorsements & medical certificate.
● Hours generally 7:30 to 5:00 Monday – Friday (On call nights and weekends 1 week out of 3-4 (TBD))
● Be able to lift 75 lbs., roll 55-gallon barrels filled with product
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a drug test?
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Garden City, KS 67846 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Garden City, KS 67846: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
