Transport Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Transport Driver - Fort Smith, AR

Overview

Responsible for delivery and restocking of milk products to retail stores and / or wholesale distribution locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 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 Hiland Dairy)

• Minimum 21 years old required
• Minimum two-year verifiable experience driving Class A commercial vehicle
• Experience in food / beverage product delivery and customer service preferred
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data 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

WORKING CONDITIONS :

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

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Hiland Dairy is committed to providing access to, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact human resources.