Position Title:\t\tRoute Driver
Reports to: \t\tFleet and Facilities Manager
Job Summary:
The Route Driver is responsible for timely and accurate delivery of product from the warehouse to the end users (restaurants, seafood markets, and distributors) for assigned route. Duties include handling and reconciling daily paperwork related to the deliveries and providing quality service to customers.
Essential Job Functions:
•\tMaintains the proper product temperature (proper temperature settings for truck body and quantity of ice to protect product quality and safety).
•\tDelivers product to customers on assigned route in a timely and accurate manner.
•\tProvides quality service to customers at time of delivery, answering questions about product and resolving paperwork discrepancies.
•\tCollects payments from customers, calculating on-the-spot adjustment of invoices as needed.
•\tVerifies that product matches paperwork and loads product into the delivery truck in the morning (product may be loaded onto truck by warehouse staff at some locations and for some routes).
•\tSubmits accurate and organized paperwork at the end of the day.
Other Responsibilities:
•\tConducts pre-trip safety inspection of truck.
•\tMaintains cleanliness of truck in both cab and product transport areas.
•\tHandles cash.
•\tCommunicates internally with the Fleet and Facilities Manager and/or Operations Manager, credit department, administrative and plant employees.
•\tInteracts externally with customers, DOT, state marine resources agencies, and other members of the public.
•\tPerforms other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
•\tHigh school diploma or equivalent required.
•\tSolid communication skills in English (written and verbal).
•\tProficiency in basic math skills (addition, subtraction and multiplication).
•\tValid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
•\tMeet all physical requirements to successfully obtain a DOT Health Card (if applicable).
•\tAbility to work effectively under minimal supervision.
Work Environment
This position is performed in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Driver often deals with wet conditions resulting from ice melt from product and from washing out truck at end of the day. Requires tolerance of moderate to loud noise levels that accompany work in facilities/warehouses, loading docks, and seafood markets/restaurants.Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical requirements tied to loading, transporting and delivering product include ability to:
•\tStand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders.
•\tSafely lift and move items up to 65 pounds.
•\tAbility to operate vehicle and utilize a 2-wheel hand truck.
•\tMust be able to see and hear.
Mental requirements include proficiency in:
•\tInterpersonal skills
•\tHandling stressful situations
•\tMathematics

Maine Shellfish is Maine's premier seafood distribution company serving Maine and New Hampshire from our locations in Ellsworth and Kennebunk, Maine.