Delivery Driver-Retail Route Merchandiser (GA, Ringgold)

Five Star Breaktime Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Voluntary FSA and life insurance

Disability options

Support Feeding the Future charity

Job summary

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is seeking a Retail Route Merchandiser/Delivery Driver to stock vending machines and micro-markets across client locations in TN/GA. You’ll ensure products are fresh, neatly presented, and available while building customer relationships and driving safely.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. It offers benefits including a 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, and disability options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products according to store layouts and POGs. Roll-out promotions and gather customer feedback.
• Maintain inventory levels for all products sold, including beverages, pre-packaged foods, sandwiches, salads, soups, fruits, and snacks.
• Load/unload products safely; drive the company vehicle to deliver merchandise; coordinate with warehouse for stock readiness.
• Collect money from kiosks; follow cash-handling protocols; record transactions on handheld devices.
• Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of perishable items; perform routine cleaning at each point of sale.
• Greet clients and customers professionally; address questions; provide product suggestions and improve route efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Delivery Driver-Retail Route Merchandiser (GA, Ringgold)

TN, Lookout Valley

About the Role

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is a premier provider of away-from-home convenience services, committed to delivering innovative breaktime solutions that enhance customer experience. We are seeking a Retail Route Merchandiser to represent Five Star across client locations by ensuring vending machines and micro-markets are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy working independently, building customer relationships, driving safely, and taking pride in delivering exceptional service. You’ll be the face of Five Star — delivering snacks, drinks, and fresh food that keep our customers happy while helping grow our business through excellent service and upselling opportunities.

What Five Star Has To Offer

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (individual and family coverage).
• Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and short/long-term disability options.
• Opportunity to support our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in need.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandise products according to store layouts and POGs. Roll-out promotions. Gather and report customer feedback. Maintain established inventory levels for all products sold, to include , but not limited to soft drinks, pre-packaged food, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, fruits, vegetables, candy, pastry, and snack items. Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee. Follow inventory-tracking and product-rotation protocols. Collect and record out-of-date, rejected, or unsold merchandise. Monitors the shelf life of products to minimize spoilage losses.

Review inventory requirements to identify what products are needed for each point of sale. Works closely with the warehouse to ensure all products are ready for delivery. Load and unload products in accordance with proper safety protocols to prevent injury. Drive the company vehicle to deliver merchandise. Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommend scheduling changes.

Collect money from kiosks. Follow cash-handling and loss-prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety. Record transactions on appropriate forms and/or handheld device . Monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises specific concern about potential misconduct.

Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products. Ensure coolers maintain appropriate temperatures for product storage. Perform routine cleaning, including, but not limited to, coffee machines, microwaves, coolers, racks, shelves, tables, countertops, floors, and windows, at each point of sale.

Greet clients and customers in a friendly and professional manner. Communicate effectively with customers to address questions or concerns. Provide product and solution suggestions as needed. Provide Feedback and suggestions to improve route efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Full inventory counts must be completed and submitted as designated by company protocol.

Inspect food quality & appearance; report stale products, review "pick" sheets, conduct final walk-through.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Must be able to consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the route.

Must be 21 to meet DOT requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Merchandising experience

Route/ DOT experience

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location - TN, Lookout Valley - TN - 400 Birmingham Hwy