Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Driver - Relief

This is an hourly position with a regular work schedule of Monday-FridayPay Range:$26-$28 per hour commensurate with relevant skills and experienceAbout the Role:As a core member of our DSDteam, you will be expected to: Provide relief coverage to the DSD Drivers and Sales Representatives on the Western and Central NY teams.Build excellent relationships with store managers, key store personnel, and potential customers within account over the whole team.As a DSD Driver you will start your day between 3am & 5am to drive a freezer truck for up to 12 hours in a day to deliver ice cream and other partner brand products to various types of accounts such as: convenience stores; drug stores; supermarkets; and independent grocery stores. But hey, generally no weekend work!Cover Sales Routes in your personal vehicle to driver from account to account to assess the needs at the store level. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a generous mileage reimbursementTravel for up to a week at a time to provide support in outlying areas when needed.Further the presence of Perry’s Ice Cream by introducing new products and merchandising current inventory to maximize attractiveness to the customer.As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.What We’re Looking For:CDL Class Blicense required1-2 years route delivery/sales experience preferred;Retail / frozen food sales, merchandising, and execution experience is a plus;Familiarity with the supermarket, convenience store, and drug store channels;Physical ability to consistently and repetitively lift & carry up to 75 pounds, bend, and twist while merchandising products, and ability to push & pull a store dolly loaded with up to approximately 100 - 500 pounds of product. Additionally, be able to work in a cold environment, such as a walk in freezer with a temperature of -10º to -20ºF;Accountability to exercise safe behavior;Flexibility to work irregular schedule including layover;Good communication skills;Passion for customer service and a positive attitude to represent yourself and Perry’s in the highest quality; andHigh integrity and commitment to teamworkEssential Duties:Providing delivery, merchandising, and sales of productsin and around the WNY and CNY area.One cool thing you will do, okay… really cold thing you will do is work in store freezers and the back of the freezer truck to stock shelves, organize back stock, and pull product, but fear not, we provide gloves and uniforms to support your safety.Build excellent relationships with store managers, key store personnel, and potential customers within account over the whole team.Work with a team to ensure outstanding execution with at each account by proactively communicating with both internal and external customers.Why Perry’s?Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic. If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?Sweet Benefits:In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:Health Insurance & Wellness ProgramsEmployer Paid Dental Plans401K with Employer MatchingPaid Family LeavePTO Employer Paid Life InsuranceTuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & PromotionPerry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.

Created: 2025-09-29