Route Rider

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company in the United States, recognized for its iconic brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas, Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. Employing more than 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, the company is dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality baked goods to consumers at every meal. Bimbo Bakeries USA emphasizes a safe and inclusive work environment, valuing diversity, promoting professional growth, and encouraging associates to be authentic in their roles. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, establishing itself as a desirable place to work for those seeking a stable and rewarding career in the baking industry.

The available position is for a Route Rider, a key role within Bimbo Bakeries USA's sales operation. This position involves a combination of driving, merchandising, sales, and customer relationship management to help maintain and grow the company’s market presence. Route Riders start their day early, typically between 3 AM and 5 AM, and work a first-shift schedule with Wednesdays and Sundays off. Compensation includes a weekly base pay of $187.50 plus commission, translating to an annual average income between $45,000 and $65,000. The role also offers benefits that are subject to collective bargaining agreement terms, such as pension, medical and dental coverage, holidays, and paid time off.

In this capacity, Route Riders are responsible for merchandising and stocking products, ensuring proper rotation to maintain freshness, as well as driving sales by securing new display space and setting up additional displays. They use sales data to develop effective strategies at the store level and build strong relationships with customers by following up on new account opportunities and ensuring promotion execution. The role requires daily route settlement, including product accounting, invoice handling, inventory management, and paperwork submission. Route Riders must also operate company route trucks safely, maintain DOT daily logs, and comply with transportation regulations.

Bimbo Bakeries USA values individuals who can meet the physical demands of frequent reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, and kneeling during the workday. The company seeks candidates with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record, medical fitness as evidenced by the ability to maintain a DOT medical card, and the capacity to obtain a chauffeur license when required by state regulations. Experience in Direct Sales Distribution is preferred, and bilingual communication skills in English sufficient to engage with the public and understand traffic directives are essential. Bimbo Bakeries USA’s commitment to equal employment opportunities extends to all qualified applicants regardless of background, ensuring a welcoming environment for disabled individuals, veterans, and people from diverse demographics. The Route Rider role offers a dynamic work environment within a respected global baking company, supporting career growth and rewarding performance.