Relief Route Sales Driver

Relief Route Sales Driver

Job Category: Distribution

Requisition Number: RELIE004440

Location: Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Description

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: $58,000

Willingness to work overtime, additional days, and federal holidays if needed.

Summary:

The Route Relief Sales Driver for the Distribution Department in all branches, except Newport News, is responsible for covering open positions/shifts within their assigned branch and training newly hired associates. Open positions may include Route Sales Drivers and/or Shipping and Receiving Associates who have scheduled or unscheduled time off and positions/shifts open due to resignation, termination and/or newly created positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides on-the-job training for all new Route Sales Drivers and Shipping and Receiving Associates in all aspects of the job.
• Sets an example for other team members by their appearance, punctuality, leadership and attitude towards the company and customers.
• Maintains a high level of familiarity with all routes, customers and warehouse protocols.
• Stays informed of all programs, policies and product changes regarding routes and communications with staff.
• Fulfills departmental requirements in providing work coverage and administrative notification during periods of personal illness, vacation, or personal leave.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Possess a Class A or Class B CDL.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Customer Service or Sales Experience is a plus.
• Direct Store Delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent motor vehicle report.
• 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.
• Must be at least 21 years old as routes will cross state lines.

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.
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.

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. The employee must be able to frequently climb up in and step down from truck/tractor trailer.

Work Environment:

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.

May require delivery and selling of dairy products to customers, often in inclement weather, spending over 50% of working time

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.