Route Driver

Route DriverPrairie Farms Dairy is looking for Class B CDL Drivers to join our team in Joliet, IL. We are seeking experienced, motivated Route Sales Drivers to deliver to local customers and service dairy departments on established routes. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off. Local Union.This successful Route Sales Driver will:Provide professional and courteous customer serviceStock and rotate products per company and customer standardsCollect on accountsLoad and unload productFollow DOT rules and regulationsComplete any other duty that may be assignedThis position requires the following:Class B CDL license with air brakes endorsementPrevious commercial truck driving experience and a safe driving recordStrong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and pulling of up to 1000 poundsHigh school diploma or GEDThe prospective driver's electronic consent on the DOT & Alcohol Clearinghouse website will be required as part of the application process.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms on a repetitive basis. The employee must be able to push, pull, and move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech. There is sufficient noise that the worker must shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. There is exposure to a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to heat/cold temperature changes.Prairie Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.