The Wholesale Driver/Route Jumper is responsible for operating a Straight Truck to deliver products to customers in an assigned route. The position involves loading, preordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers.
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Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
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Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.
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Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.
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Load or unload product manually with hook or handcart onto and off the truck into the appropriate area at the customer’s location.
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Secure and maintain distribution of all products.
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Maintain and submit proper records and paperwork.
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Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, adjusting as needed.
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Collect empty cases from customer location and return to facility.
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Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.
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Know and comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Handbook.
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Maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and current DOT medical card.
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Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre- and post-trip inspections, driver logs and vehicle service reports.
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Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas.
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Follow Food Safety and Security Standards and Good Warehousing Practices. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
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Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work areas.
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Stock and/or drop product in cold room.
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Follow all required safe work practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas, etc.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
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Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift and bend required for 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.).
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Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environment with sometimes slippery floors. (Temperature range from 34-120) degrees F.
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Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
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Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Must possess and maintain a CDL Class A or B.
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Must have a clean driving record.
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Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision (Offer first of the month after 90 days)
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Paid Time Off
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401K with Employer Match
MIMCO/Balford Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
