Customer Service Rep (Delivery Driver)

Canadian Linen; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent uniform service provider in Vancouver is seeking a Customer Service Representative who will manage deliveries and provide exceptional service to clients. The role requires a valid driver's license, a High School Diploma, and experience in customer service. Candidates should have the ability to lift heavy items and be detail-oriented. A competitive hourly wage starting at $25.82 is offered, with growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Job stability

Competitive pay rate + commission

Great benefits and employee assistance program

Retirement Savings Plan

Ongoing training and mentoring

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Experience in physically demanding roles with heavy lifting.
• Proven experience in customer service and sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Navigate delivery routes ensuring timely and safe deliveries.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance of the delivery vehicle.
• Deliver and retrieve uniforms, linens, and other items.
• Collect payments and secure electronic signatures for invoices.
• Build rapport with customers, addressing inquiries and concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Driving

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp., a Vestis company, provides uniforms and related products to more than 300,000 customers across North America, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Canadian Linen works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity.

Why Choose Us?

• Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 95 years
• Competitive pay rate + commission
• Hourly wage: Starts at $25.82, after 6 months $30.66, after 1 year $30.66, and after 2 years $32.27.
• Great benefits and employee assistance program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Great teammates and collaborative work environment
• Career growth opportunities

The Role

If you thrive on a dynamic blend of physical work, driving, exemplary customer service, and sales, then this role is tailor-made for you! Canadian Linen seeks a driven Customer Service Representative to take charge of delivering exceptional service and managing accounts for our valued clients.

What you’ll do:

As a Customer Service Representative, you'll embark on a multifaceted journey involving physical work, driving, delivery, and a seamless blend of customer service and sales.

Delivery Route Operations and Safety Procedures

• Navigate assigned delivery routes, ensuring timely and safe deliveries within an established customer base.
• Conduct thorough inspections and maintenance of company delivery vehicle and equipment, promptly reporting any issues.
• Load delivery vehicle meticulously, anticipating and addressing product shortfalls before departure.
• Employ safe lifting techniques, prioritizing the secure movement of goods.
• Drive truck safely to designated customer locations, executing deliveries efficiently.

Product Delivery and Pickup

• Deliver and retrieve uniforms, linens, towels, mats, cleaning products, and other rental items.
• Confirm accurate delivery quantities for each customer, reviewing inventories and storage areas during each visit.
• Collect soiled goods and organize them securely in the vehicle.

Customer Service and Sales

• Secure electronic signatures for invoices and collect necessary payments.
• Foster consistent communication with key customer contacts, building rapport and adding value during each delivery.
• Seek feedback from customers to enhance service levels, addressing inquiries and concerns proactively and timely.
• Consult with customers on additional product options, involving the manager for complex opportunities.
• Collaborate weekly with the manager to devise solutions for current customer needs, identifying opportunities for cross-selling new products.

Post-Delivery Procedures, Reporting, and Professional Standards

• Unload and organize soiled goods upon return to the branch, ensuring a neat and orderly vehicle.
• Report any vehicle accidents, mechanical issues, or malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain the vehicle in a tidy manner and reconcile all delivery data accurately during the route settlement process.
• Demonstrate and develop competencies aligned with the role.
• Uphold company values of integrity, respect, responsibility, and trust steadfastly.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record (Driver’s Abstract required).
• Experience in physically demanding roles with heavy lifting.
• Proven experience in customer service, sales, and delivery services.
• A track record of punctual work attendance.
• Customer-focused and detail-oriented attributes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lifting ability of 25 lbs. to load/unload product from truck without assistance and occasionally 50+ lbs. This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Compensation

The hourly rate that Canadian Linen and Uniform Service reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $25.07-$33.08, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Preferred Previous experience: Driver, Delivery Driver, Route Service

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for a telephone interview will be contacted.

Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

***Detailed Job Description available upon request***