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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

Driver - Route

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$46,870 / year median in Illinois

-20% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Title:
Route Driver Prairie Farms Dairy is looking for Class B CDL Drivers to join our team in Streamwood, 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, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off. Weekly pay plus commission. This successful Route Sales Driver will: Provide professional and courteous customer service Stock and rotate products per company and customer standards Collect on accounts Load and unload product Follow DOT rules and regulations Complete any other duty that may be assigned This position requires the following: Class B CDL license Previous commercial truck driving experience and a safe driving record Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and pulling of up to 1000 pounds High school diploma or GED The 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 physically lift up to 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech. There is sufficient noise to require the worker to 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 applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.