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Route Sales Representative

Prairie Farms

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Abilene, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

This position will be responsible for delivery and restocking of products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations. 

Responsibilities 

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at each account. 

• Drive truck over established route to deliver, stock, and stage product at customer locations. 

• 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 complaints. 

• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise for return. 

• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery as required. 

• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on truck. 

• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management. 

• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT. 

• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours 

  • Other duties as assigned by management


Qualifications

• 6 months verifiable experience driving Class A or Class B commercial vehicle preferred 

• Experience in product delivery and customer service preferred 


Other Functions

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


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 

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