Route Relief Driver

5 days ago

Milwaukee, WI, United States Oberweis Dairy Full-time

Now Hiring: Route Relief Driver – Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc.
Join our affiliate company, Hoffmann Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc., the makers of Cedar Crest Ice Cream Due to steady growth, Cedar Crest is hiring a Route Relief / Transport Driver for the Milwaukee, WI area. In this role, you'll support our sales team by delivering, merchandising, and selling Cedar Crest products to grocery, convenience, and foodservice customers. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

Location:
Based in Cedarburg, WI, serving the Milwaukee, WI area (in person)

Key Responsibilities
Cover routes for route sales and route relief representatives as needed, delivering product to grocery, convenience, and foodservice customers.
Transport product between Cedar Crest locations and customer accounts safely and on schedule.
Merchandise product at each stop: rotate stock, fill freezers and shelves, and keep displays clean and sellable.
Sell to customers by identifying reorder needs and opportunities to grow sales within each account.
Keep product frozen and protected throughout loading, transport, and delivery.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and all required DOT paperwork and logs.
Complete delivery and order paperwork accurately, and report account issues to the sales team.
Follow all DOT regulations and company safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation & Benefits$26.00–$27.00 per hour.
Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account (HSA); life insurance; paid time off; and a 401(k) with company match.
QualificationsMust be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement required.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, DOT physical, and drug screen.
Clean driving record.
Route delivery, DSD, or merchandising experience a plus.
Customer-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on the road.
Physical DemandsRegularly lifts and carries product cases up to 50 lbs while loading, delivering, and stocking.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing in and out of the vehicle throughout the day.
Works in freezer and refrigerated environments, and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions.
ScheduleFull-time, in person.