Merchandising Route Driver

AVI Foodsystems; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid vacations

Drug testing

Training opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a friendly Merchandising Route Driver to service client locations with stocked products and to maintain refrigeration and route accuracy. You will load, unload and deliver, place stock on shelves, and manage routine maintenance on accounts.

This full-time role emphasizes customer engagement, reliability, and efficient route management, with opportunities for training and growth within a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ to operate a company vehicle.
• Valid driver's license; CDL not required; good driving record.
• Ability to pass the DOT Physical.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Outgoing personality with product promotion skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and AVI team.
• Work independently and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products; drive to client locations.
• Deliver load and restock shelves in vending machines or coolers.
• Ensure refrigeration of all cold food products in truck and at sites.
• Oversee inventory and order merchandise; collect unsold items.
• Collect money from machines and perform routine machine maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for a friendly and hard working team member to fill the role of Merchandising Route Driver. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the company vehicle is properly loaded with all products needed to service locations
• Drive a vehicle to transport products and food to client locations
• Deliver load and unload products and food as requested
• Place stock on shelves or racks in vending machines or coolers
• Ensure the refrigeration of all cold food products in the truck and at accounts
• Oversee the ordering of merchandise and control inventory
• Collect unsold and stale merchandise
• Collect money including coins and bills from machines
• Communicate positively with customers by making eye contact and smiling
• Perform routine maintenance and sanitation of machines at accounts
• Manage the care of the company vehicle

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle
• Valid drivers license a CDL is NOT required and a good driving record
• Ability to pass the DOT Physical
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Outgoing personality with the skills to promote products
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to customers and AVI team members
• Ability to work independently and utilize time efficiently

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health dental vision and life insurance for full time team members
• 401k with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities
• We conduct pre employment drug testing

EOE