Distribution Driver

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring the timely, safe, and efficient delivery of food products while maintaining the cold chain and route compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Delivery of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food products. 2. Operation of distribution vehicles and adherence to assigned routes. 3. Support in logistical operational activities. ***POSITION OBJECTIVE*** Ensure the timely, safe, and efficient delivery of food products to customers and business partners, guaranteeing proper handling of refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods, as well as compliance with routes, delivery timelines, and CIEMSA Foodservice operational policies. ***PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** * Deliver goods to customers according to assigned routes. * Verify that loaded orders match delivery documentation. * Load and unload goods together with the distribution assistant. * Ensure proper handling of refrigerated and frozen products, maintaining the cold chain. * Conduct daily basic physical and mechanical inspections of the assigned vehicle. * Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in good condition. * Ensure complete order delivery and collection of delivery evidence (signatures, seals, or documents). * Report on-route incidents, returns, shortages, or product damage. * Comply with traffic regulations and road safety policies. * Support distribution- and logistics-related operational activities as required. * Safeguard documentation related to deliveries and routes. * Maintain constant communication with supervision and logistics operations. ***EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** A) Education * Completed secondary education (minimum). * High school diploma preferred. B) Experience * Minimum 1 year operating distribution or delivery vehicles. * Experience in foodservice distribution, refrigerated products, or last-mile logistics is preferred. * Experience with local and out-of-town routes. ***REQUIREMENTS*** * Valid driver’s license suitable for operating cargo and distribution vehicles. * Flexible availability of working hours. * Willingness to perform operational tasks and physical loading/unloading. * Good health condition. * Basic knowledge of local routes and highways. * Complete and valid personal documentation. **TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE** * Operation of vehicles ranging from 3.5 to 8 tons. * Operation of refrigerated vehicles. * Traffic regulations and road safety standards. * Basic loading and unloading techniques. * Handling and care of food products. * Basic knowledge of the cold chain. * Use of GPS and location-based applications. * Basic physical-mechanical inspection of vehicles. * Control and validation of delivery documentation.