Driver, Relief

divh2Relief Driver/h2pJoin the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team thats shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!/ppOur commitment to CDI employees:/ppWe believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. Youll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We dont stop there. Weve also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work./ppstrongJob Summary/strong/ppThe Relief Driver is a member of the Foodservice team in the Consumer Products Group. Representing the Challenge and Danish Creamery Brands, the Relief Driver is also a Salesman for the Brand servicing a dedicated route for direct store delivery (DSD) with responsibilities for professional and timely selling and delivery of product./ppstrongEssential Functions/strong/ppThe proper care and maintenance of his/her vehicle while adhering to strict compliance with the rules of the road regarding safety. This includes conducting pre-trip inspections and reporting any safety or repair issues immediately./ppSpecific responsibilities with respect to the care of the vehicle include but not limited to, maintaining the proper levels of and working order for:/pulliOil/liliLubrication/liliWater/liliCoolants/liliCleanliness of cab and box/liliFuel/li/ulpMaintain proper skills and license necessary to operate a Challenge Dairy vehicle and always be on the alert for circumstances that are out of the ordinary and require sudden responses./ppOur records indicate that most problems occur in the familiarization (first 90 days) state, be aware of the following:/pulliOur Challenge truck is wider, longer and heavier than a normal automobile and therefore, will not accelerate or decelerate as rapidly as a car or small truck./liliWhen driving in restricted areas, be alert for any restrictions that might damage the refrigeration unit or mirrors that extend beyond the normal width of the truck./liliDelivering our products in their proper form, consequently, be alert for making sudden stops that could cause the load to shift, thereby damaging products or even making the vehicle unsteady./liliPersonal safety is most important, be sure to use proper lifting procedures and always be alert for any low hanging protrusions that can cause personal injury to the head, eyes, back, etc./liliRemember the defensive driving skills they work/liliPerform other duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongDelivery/strong : Distribute all products to all customers as directed. by Challenge Dairy Products, Inc. Maintain proper inventory levels to ensure proper service of customers. Responsible for the security of and accountable for all products assigned to the Driver in a particular jurisdiction. Inventory of product is to be taken as required by Challenge Dairy Products, Inc./ppstrongQualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)/strong/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliStrong customer service and sales skills/liliAbility to work independently and manage time effectively./liliPhysical ability to lift and move products./liliGood communication and interpersonal skills./liliKnowledge of local routes and geography./liliSome experience in sales or customer service preferred./liliHas ability to pass a DOT drug screening before hire and throughout employment/liliA propensity for researching appropriate routes with attention to traffic patterns to determine the best roads to take, with assistance from GPS as needed/liliGeneral technological knowledge, such as being able to learn and use company devices to maintain accurate records of inventory and hours worked/liliPhysical aptitude for the position, including being able to hold scanning devices, drive, stand and sit for long periods of time and lift, load and carry heavy package./liliA personable, can-do attitude/liliMust demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned./liliCourtesy, concern and cooperation are the mandatory traits that are necessary for our continued growth./liliThe ability to learn quickly. In addition, familiarity and adherence to the policies that we maintain/liliUse of equipment to complete assignments are necessary, including but not limited to, the use of handheld computer, operation of pallet jack and dollies/liliMust demonstrate good judgment when carrying out duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongEducation and/or Experience/strong/pulliPrior experience as a commercial delivery or route driver preferred/liliHigh School education or equivalent work experience/li/ulpstrongLanguage Skills/strong/ppEnglish is required as the written and spoken language./ppstrongDriving Requirements/strong/ppMust possess or be able to acquire a state issued Drivers License of a Class B or Class A and clean MVR driving record./ppstrongEquipment/strong/ppPersonal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses as appropriate must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times./ppstrongWork Environment/strong/ppThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Encounter Walk-in Cooler, Freezer, Outdoor Weather, Vehicle Cab (climate controlled)./ppstrongADA/FEHA/strong/ppThe Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act./ppstrongEEO/strong/ppThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer./ppstrongPhysical Demands/strong/ppThe physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this positions core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization./pullistrongSitting/Standing/Walking:/strong Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities./lilistrongLifting/Carrying:/strong Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis./lilistrongPushing/Pulling:/strong Occasional pushing or pulling requirements./lilistrongBending/Stooping:/strong Occasional bending and stooping requirements./lilistrongSquatting/Kneeling/Crawling:/strong Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements./lilistrongTwisting/Turning:/strong Ongoing twisting or turning requirements./lilistrongClimbing/Balancing:/strong Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements./lilistrongReaching:/strong Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements./lilistrongGrasping/Manipulating:/strong Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis./li/ul/div