Distribution Driver

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of food products, maintaining the cold chain and complying with assigned routes and operational policies. Key Highlights: 1. Timely and secure delivery of food products 2. Handling of refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods 3. Route adherence and compliance with distribution policies ***JOB OBJECTIVE*** Ensure 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. * Daily inspection of basic physical and mechanical conditions of the assigned vehicle. * Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in good condition. * Ensure complete order delivery and collection of delivery evidence (signatures, stamps, or documents). * Report incidents en route, returns, shortages, or product damage. * Comply with traffic regulations and road safety policies. * Support operational activities related to distribution and logistics as required. * Safeguard documentation related to deliveries and routes. * Maintain constant communication with supervision and logistics operations. ***EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** A) Education * Completed junior high school (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 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 rules. * 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 vehicle inspection. * Control and validation of delivery documentation.