Driver

Company: Dean Foods
Location: Orlando
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

T.G. Lee Dairy, a DFA company. Is currently seeking a Class B CDL Route Relief Driver to support our Orlando, FL location.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and great growth opportunities.

Our Health & Welfare Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following hire date!

Rotating shift with Sunday and Wednesday off. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Apply today!

+ Drives a Straight Truck and relieves a Route Service Driver based on the daily needs of the delivery operation (vacation, sick, etc.); not assigned to a specific route or day; delivers on a Straight or Pup Truck

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

+ * Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.

+ Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.

+ Promote the addition and sales of new products.

+ 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.

+ Resolve customer complaints.

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

+ Reset product displays.

+ Must maintain idle time to company standards

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

+ Implement and maintain plan o gram integrity and Point of sale material where needed.

+ Maintain a valid Class B 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.

+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

+ Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

+ Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

+ Responsible for food safety, pre*requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

+ Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ 1 year DF CDLA route experience preferred.

+ 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 CDL Class B with Air Brake.

+ Must have a clean driving record.

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

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Requisition ID: 2021-19701

External Company Name: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Street: 2721 Robinson Street

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