Route Sales – DSD Relief

Smithfield Foods

. Sell and merchandise a line of quality products at local stores .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeAlma • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in route sales and delivery, with a focus on inventory management and customer service. Proficient in maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and performing physically demanding tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Route Sales ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseCDL-B Driver’s LicenseInventory ManagementCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales InvoicingProduct MerchandisingPhysical Inventory ManagementProduct RotationDefective Product Processing

Soft Skills

Team OrientationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRespectfulnessApproachability

Tools & Technologies

Technology DevicesCartsPallets

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDCDL-B Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Route SalesGroceryWarehousingDeliveryDepartment of Transportation Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell and merchandise a line of quality products at local stores
Drive a Smithfield Foods box truck to assigned locations
Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales invoices for orders
Deliver products to customers, stock retail cases, and rotate inventory
Prepare end-of-day reports of business transactions and inform local management of unresolved issues or opportunities
Maintain daily Department of Transportation logs and provide them to local management as required
Maintain daily truck inventory and conduct weekly physical inventory, reporting variations to local management
Use carts, pallets, and other equipment to unload products and move throughout stores
Rotate products, remove defective and out-of-date products, and process returns and credits with receivers
Work Monday through Friday, 50 to 55 hours per week, with occasional Saturday or holiday work as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED, required
Minimum of 6 months experience in route sales, grocery, warehousing, or delivery, required
A valid Driver's License required
A valid CDL-B Driver’s License required within 90 days of start date
Must be 21 years of age due to Federal Regulations
Ability to interpret written, verbal, or schedule-form instructions
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs and single lifting of objects up to 60 lbs or use of mechanical assistance
Ability to use technology devices daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay for performance
Training to flourish in the role
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions
Relocation package available: No