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 per year

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 Stock, rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product.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 collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

Must be able to frequently walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, and pull. Must be able to frequently lift milk case weighing up to 55 lbs. and

push/pull stacks of milk weighing 250-300 lbs. using provided equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* 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. * Ability to tolerate frequent temperature changes, hot and cold environments, inside, outside, refrigerated areas, and coolers.

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.