Sample Van Driver

About Us: 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Sample Van Driver works with customer dairy and laboratory staff to deliver samples, mail, and other items on a regular schedule along established sample van routes. This role partners with the Sample Van Coordinator to ensure that approximate 9–11-hour shifts scheduled weekly and totaling 40+ hours/week are covered to accommodate business needs

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers milk samples for official and special testing from dairies to laboratory testing sites.
• Maintains sample temperatures between 32°and 40°degrees Fahrenheit via monitoring at each pickup and at delivery.
• Records and reports sample cooler and sample TC temperatures.
• Delivers or picks up lab supplies, sample vials, mail, and other items as requested by management.
• Maintains complete and accurate reports of weekly activity for review and discussion with supervisor.
• Maintains vehicles in good operating condition by scheduling maintenance work and routine service at regular intervals.
• Adheres to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abides by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.

Education & Experience

• Valid driver's license issued by the state where you intend to work
• Clean driving record
• Experience in a related job preferred
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to walk, drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
• Ability to independently pick up and move from the ground to waist height up to 30 sixty-pound coolers filled with ice and samples
• Attention to detail, high integrity, and use of sound judgement.
• Functional in Outlook and Microsoft Word

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities of this job.

• Physical Demands
  • The employee is required to: use fine motor skills such as finger and hand dexterity to type, manipulate small objects, and operate standard office equipment frequently (< 33% of time)
  • The employee is required to: sit, verbally communicate, and hear frequently (> 75% of the time)
  • The employee is required to walk and stand frequently
  • The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds frequently
• Work Environment
  • The employee functions in a vehicle and outdoor environment
  • Protective Equipment
  • No protective equipment is required in office environments
  • Protective equipment may be required in on-farm and plant environments

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. 

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer. 

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