Route Sales Driver

**Why you will love working at Maola® :** - Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing 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 more—available within your first month. - Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. **Salary Range:** $54,000 **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday, start time between 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM, with a 10+ to 11+ hour work shift. **Willingness to work additional days and federal holidays if needed.** **SUMMARY** Responsible for safely driving a commercial motor vehicle over established route to deliver and sell dairy products. Stocks and rotates all products, providing excellent customer service. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** 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 and expand sales. - Stock, rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product. - Maintain a clean and fully stocked display area for each customer. - Pick up all empty milk crates - Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, alerting management when necessary. - Use a handheld computer to order products, calculate sales and track inventory daily. - 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 including inside cab and refrigerated box. **BASIC REQUIREMENTS** - Possess a Class A or Class B CDL - High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent - Customer Service or Sales Experience is a plus - Direct Store Delivery experience is a plus - Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure - Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and physical abilities test - Must be organized, detailed oriented, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills. **COMPETENCIES** - 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 collabo…