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Transport Driver

Prairie Farms

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Jefferson City, MO
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Third Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Job Summary:

  • This person must have a Class A CDL without Automatic Transmission Restriction and be able to pass a DOT physical including a drug test.
  • This person must have basic skills in math, reading and writing. Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • This person also will have a great amount of customer contact and therefore should have or be able to attain sales skills.


Schedule: 
 2am-6am start. No overnight travel.

$1200/week; OT eligible.


Primary Duties:

The Route Driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.
  • Must follow all Department of Transportation regulations including E-log’s.
  • Makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.
  • Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales or delivery record.
  • Listens to and resolves service complaints.
  • Be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:
  • Load and unload product at destination
  • Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise
  • The route driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift.
  • Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.
  • Will be required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°) environments throughout the year.
  • Will also be required to work outside most of the time regardless of the conditions.
  • The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine Inspections on truck and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.


Qualifications:

  • Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license
  • Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
  • Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
  • Experience: Past route experience and a good driving record preferred


Communication Requirements:

  • Must possess good communication skills and customer service skills.


Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location: In person