Transport Driver

Borden Dairy; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Responsible for delivery and restocking of milk products to retail stores and/or wholesale distribution locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must have Class A commercial driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement (must also possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle for Borden Dairy Company)
• Minimum 21 years old required
• Minimum one year verifiable experience driving Class A commercial vehicle
• Experience in food/beverage product delivery and customer service preferred
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend
• Must be able to routinely lift over 60 pounds and push/pull up to 300 pounds with a hand-held hook

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors and on refrigerated trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and deliver products at each account.
• Transport goods on established route to stock and stage product at customer locations.
• Exhibit courteousness toward customers, work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays and deliver promotional material to customers.
• Verify shipment accuracy and salable condition of product.
• Resolve discrepancies and customer issues.
• Collect empty containers, rejected, or unsold merchandise for return.
• Complete daily inventory, orders, delivery invoices, and proof of delivery.
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy and assist with routine maintenance on truck.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.