Route Rider

About the role

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates working in bakeries, sales centers, offices, and on sales routes to deliver the freshest products at every meal. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity, promotes development, and allows associates to be their authentic selves.

Top reasons to work at Bimbo Bakeries USA include an average annual salary of $50,000–$60,000, a first‑shift schedule (3 am–5 am start, with Wednesday and Sunday off), full benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement plan), a $500 sign‑on bonus eligibility, and a $3,000 retention bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise, stock, and ensure proper rotation of products on store shelves and displays to guarantee quality and freshness.
• Drive sales by securing new display space, setting up incremental displays, and using sales data to inform store‑level strategies.
• Follow up on new account opportunities and build strong customer relationships while ensuring execution of promotions.
• Introduce new products and services to maximize sales and shelf space within existing accounts and when pursuing new customers.
• Conduct daily route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices, and cash while maintaining proper inventory counts.
• Safely drive the company route truck and complete DOT (US Department of Transportation) daily logs.
• Submit other required documentation, paperwork, and deposits on time.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to obtain a Chauffer License (if job location is in IN, MI, TN).
• Ability to climb, push/pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods, as well as perform frequent reaching and use of fingers.
• 1–3 years of related experience in DSD (Direct Sales Distribution) is preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records (per USDOT regulations).