Lead Driver - Foley, AL
City Produce, Foley, AL, United States
City Produce is proud to be the local wholesale produce supplier in the Florida Panhandle, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and specialty items to a vast assortment of foodservice establishments including restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and healthcare institutions, caterers and more. We directly source and supply our customers with the freshest and highest quality items available on the market.
City Produce is recruiting Sales Associate to come join our family. We are a company that can offer you benefits and longevity with job security. The Inside Sales Associate position is responsible for receiving incoming orders for customers, answering inquiries and questions, troubleshooting issues, conducting follow‑up customer calls, completing call logs, presenting new or additional featured products to customers by recognizing opportunities to up‑sell accounts. The Inside Sales Associate position must align with the core values of both FreshEdge and City Produce –
customer‑obsessed, passionate, relational, innovative, real, and ethical .
Essential Functions:
Works closely with Dispatch personnel and Director of transportation to provide best-in-class delivery expectations
Actively manage fleet performance including safety, customer service, disciplinary actions, including ride‑alongs for coaching and training
Schedule day‑to‑day duties related to time off, weekly hours verification and fill‑in route delivery for vacations, call‑offs, emergency shipments as needed
Participate in the hiring of Drivers: interviews, road tests, and paperwork
Work with Safety Director to maintain and manage DOT compliance including driver fitness, random drug screen programs, and safety investigations to ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
Perform route work and warehouse work as part of a regular schedule
Previous experience in Transportation or Warehousing experience in a refrigerated food manufacturing or distributor operation preferred
A minimum of a high school or GED
At least 2+ years of experience in transportation with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity
Proficient skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily, bilingual a plus
Education & Experience and Competencies:
Works independently of constant direction but able to follow directions willingly and accurately
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
Innovative and creative thinking
Change management and continuous improvement focus and skills
Critical thinker with strong problem‑solving and research proficiencies
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Work Schedule:
4:00am start time – until work is completed
5 days/week with working either a Saturday or Sunday
Mandatory Holiday shifts
Compensation:
$25.00/hour
Physical Demands:
Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for short periods of time i>Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
i>Stand or sit for long periods of time
Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Weekly Pay
Career Advancement Opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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City Produce is recruiting Sales Associate to come join our family. We are a company that can offer you benefits and longevity with job security. The Inside Sales Associate position is responsible for receiving incoming orders for customers, answering inquiries and questions, troubleshooting issues, conducting follow‑up customer calls, completing call logs, presenting new or additional featured products to customers by recognizing opportunities to up‑sell accounts. The Inside Sales Associate position must align with the core values of both FreshEdge and City Produce –
customer‑obsessed, passionate, relational, innovative, real, and ethical .
Essential Functions:
Works closely with Dispatch personnel and Director of transportation to provide best-in-class delivery expectations
Actively manage fleet performance including safety, customer service, disciplinary actions, including ride‑alongs for coaching and training
Schedule day‑to‑day duties related to time off, weekly hours verification and fill‑in route delivery for vacations, call‑offs, emergency shipments as needed
Participate in the hiring of Drivers: interviews, road tests, and paperwork
Work with Safety Director to maintain and manage DOT compliance including driver fitness, random drug screen programs, and safety investigations to ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
Perform route work and warehouse work as part of a regular schedule
Previous experience in Transportation or Warehousing experience in a refrigerated food manufacturing or distributor operation preferred
A minimum of a high school or GED
At least 2+ years of experience in transportation with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity
Proficient skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily, bilingual a plus
Education & Experience and Competencies:
Works independently of constant direction but able to follow directions willingly and accurately
Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
Innovative and creative thinking
Change management and continuous improvement focus and skills
Critical thinker with strong problem‑solving and research proficiencies
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Work Schedule:
4:00am start time – until work is completed
5 days/week with working either a Saturday or Sunday
Mandatory Holiday shifts
Compensation:
$25.00/hour
Physical Demands:
Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for short periods of time i>Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
i>Stand or sit for long periods of time
Benefits:
Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Weekly Pay
Career Advancement Opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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