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Wholesale Route Relief Driver CDL B

Balford

Burlington, NJ, USFull-timePosted Aug 13, 2026

Job description

The Wholesale Driver is responsible for operating a Straight Truck to deliver products to customers in an assigned route. The position involves loading, preordering, delivering, product accounting and other functions involved in servicing a variety of customers.

  • Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.

  • Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.

  • Secure and maintain distribution of all authorized company products.

  • Load or unload product manually with hook or handcart onto and off of the truck into the appropriate area at the customer's location.

  • Secure and maintain distribution of all products.

  • Maintain and submit proper records and paperwork.

  • Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments as needed.

  • Collect empty cases from customer location and return to facility.

  • Must be able to complete assigned route within DOT time regulations.

  • Know and comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Handbook.

  • Maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and current DOT medical card.

  • Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre- and post-trip inspections, driver logs and vehicle service reports.

  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas.

  • Follow Food Safety and Security Standards and Good Warehousing Practices. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work areas.

  • Stock and/or rotate product on shelves or in cold room.

  • Reset product displays.

  • Follow all required safe work practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas, etc.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements**:**

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

  • Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

  • Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift and bend required for virtually the entire shift. Balance - pulling product, climb in and out of truck. Ability to lift and/or move up to six cases on hand truck. (Cases weigh 20 to 55 lbs.).

  • Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environment with sometimes slippery floors. (Temperature range from 34-120) degrees F.

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

  • Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must possess and maintain a CDL Class A or B.

  • Must have a clean driving record.

  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Offer first of the month after 90 days)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Pension Fully Funded (Must work a total of 5 years to be vested)

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