Route Assistant

Mitchell Distributing Shannon; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Distributing is seeking Route Assistants in Gulfport, MS to support Service Representatives with product delivery, merchandising, and customer service at retail accounts.

This is a hands-on, physically active role requiring teamwork, staying active, and customer interaction. Starting pay varies by license, with opportunities to grow and learn in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products accurately and efficiently to retail customers.
• Maintain neat backroom storage and organize products.
• Build and maintain product displays; place approved POS materials.
• Assist with promotions and merchandising programs.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Monitor inventory and report concerns.
• Complete delivery paperwork and route logs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Route Assistant

Full Time Delivery Chsr/Hlpr Gulfport, MS, US

Route Assistant

Full-Time | Delivery & Merchandising | Customer Service

Mitchell Distributing is hiring Route Assistants to support Service Representatives with product delivery, merchandising, and customer service at retail accounts. This is a hands‑on, physically active position for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and working with customers.

Why Work with Mitchell?

• Starting hourly pay is $14.50/hour for Class R License, $18.00/hour for Class D License, and $20.00/hour for Class A License.
• Stable, year‑round work with an established company
• Work as part of a two‑person delivery team
• Opportunity to gain delivery, merchandising, and customer service experience
• Work with experienced delivery and sales teams
• Benefits and other employee opportunities may be available

What You’ll Do

• Assist with delivering products accurately and efficiently to retail customers.
• Face and organize products and maintain neat backroom storage areas.
• Help build and maintain product displays and place approved POS materials.
• Assist with promotions and merchandising programs.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Monitor inventory and report product, route, or account concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized delivery vehicle and work area.
• Complete delivery paperwork, route logs, and required documentation.
• Make accurate daily bank deposits for route collections.
• Follow all company safety and operating procedures.
• Represent Mitchell Distributing and Anheuser‑Busch professionally.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Delivery or warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and customer needs.

Physical Requirements

Route Assistants routinely:

• Lift and carry products up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull carts weighing over 100 lbs.
• Walk, bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Enter and exit commercial trucks and retail locations.
• Work in varying weather conditions and environments.

If you’re looking for a hands‑on position with a strong team environment and opportunities to work directly with customers, we’d like to hear from you.

Employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.

Mitchell Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.