Route Sales Driver

Route Sales Driver

Job Category: Distribution
Requisition Number: ROUTE
004251
Full-Time
Charlotte, NC 28213, USA

• 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.
• Home every night
• Semi-flexible schedule to assist balancing work and life priorities

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. Must be 18 years old and have a Class A or Class B CDL.

$54,000-$58,000

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• Stock, rotate, and remove out of date, damaged, or unsellable product.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

• Possess a Class A or B CDL.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Customer Service or Sales Experience a plus.
• Direct Store Delivery experience 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…