CDL DRIVER/DELIVERY

**This is a Class B position**

Give us a call at ext. 1530 or 1120 to learn more about driving for Cream-O-Land

Drivers who join Cream-O-Land often stay until retirement. We offer competitive pay and benefits, consistent schedules, and predictable home time — no overnight stays.

Position Summary 

The CDL Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 24-foot straight truck to deliver fresh dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route. This position requires compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations, excellent customer service, and the ability to perform physical delivery tasks.

Overtime Pay Calculation (Half-Rate)

Overtime is paid at one-half (½) of the employee's regular hourly rate, not time-and-a-half.

The overtime rate is calculated as follows:

1. Determine the regular hourly rate
   • Multiply the daily rate by the number of days worked in the week
   • Divide that total by the number of hours worked in the week

Formula:

(Daily Rate × Days Worked) ÷ Total Hours Worked = Regular Hourly Rate

1. Calculate the overtime rate
   • Divide the regular hourly rate by 2

Formula:

Regular Hourly Rate ÷ 2 = Overtime Hourly Rate

1. Calculate overtime pay
   • Multiply the overtime hourly rate by the number of overtime hours worked

Formula:

Overtime Hourly Rate × Overtime Hours = Overtime Pay

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate a 24-foot straight truck over assigned delivery routes
• Safely deliver a wide variety of cold dairy products to multiple customer locations and collect empty cases. 
• Load, secure, and unload products using proper handling techniques
• Manually unload cases using carts, dollies, and other tools
• Use GPS and route information to ensure efficient deliveries
• Verify delivery counts, inventory accuracy, and product condition
• Collect payments from customers and issue receipts when required

• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and traffic regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Complete driver logs and/or inspection reports
• Report accidents, safety issues, or vehicle defects immediately
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic equipment care

• Complete delivery paperwork and handheld entries
• Submit daily customer paperwork including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and customers
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and report issues to management

• Participate in annual driver safety training
• Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations, accident reporting, and customer service standards

Required

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving and delivery experience
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Valid DOT medical certificate
• Clean or solid driving record
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in various weather and traffic conditions

Preferred

• 2+ years of delivery driving experience
• Experience with straight trucks and route delivery

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in maneuvering, parking, and operating large vehicles

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods while driving
• Frequently required to lift and move up to 75 pounds, occasionally more
• May be required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
• Work environment includes vehicle operation and customer delivery locations

• Competitive weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Birthday Pay
• Paid orientation and training
• Consistent, year-round work
• State-of-the-art equipment
• No overnight stays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (family coverage available)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Generous vacation time
• Paid sick and personal time
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Uniforms provided
• Annual safe driver bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Annual union wage increase

Cream-O-Land is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.