Alta Dena North - Route Delivery Driver

Drives a Tractor Trailer and relieves a Route 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 truck. Position involves loading, ordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.

• 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 A 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.
• 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.