Transport Driver

Maola Local Dairies Job Opportunity

Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and moreavailable within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Start time between 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM; with an estimated 10+ to 11+ hour work day

Willingness to work additional days and federal holidays if needed.

Responsible for safely driving a commercial motor vehicle over established route to deliver dairy products, providing excellent customer service.

To 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.

• Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer retention.
• Must be able to safely operate an electric pallet jack and be certified.
• Rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product.
• Pick up all empty milk crates and pallets.
• Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, alerting management when necessary.
• Ensure all paperwork is signed and store stamped.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policy including required pre and post trip inspections, completing required paperwork daily.
• Maintain assigned truck in a neat and clean condition.
• Other duties may be assigned.

High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or recognized international equivalent.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Customer Service or Sales Experience preferred

Must be at least 21 years old as routes may cross state lines

• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral, written, visual, and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, climb, pull and lift 50-60 pounds. Must be able to frequently lift milk case weighing up to 55 pounds and push/pull stacks of milk weighing 250-300 pounds using provided equipment.

The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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