Core Linen Services is a leading provider of hospital and hospitality laundry processing services, delivering high-quality, reliable linen solutions to clients nationwide. As part of our dedicated team, we are seeking a skilled Route Delivery Driver to join our growing organization.
This full-time position plays a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive timely, accurate, and professional linen delivery and pickup services.
Core Linen Services operates in over 20 states and is backed by the resources of H.I.G. Capital, reinforcing our commitment to service, quality, and safety.
The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for operating company vehicles along established routes. This role involves loading, delivering, picking up, and transporting linen carts to and from customer locations while maintaining precise records and outstanding customer service. As a key representative of Core Linen Services, you will communicate directly with customers during deliveries and work closely with the District Route Manager to address service needs or concerns.
Joining Core Linen Services means becoming part of a team that values professionalism, dependability, and a strong work ethic. The Route Delivery Driver position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in providing essential services to hospitals and hospitality clients.
Route Delivery Driver - Summary
- Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently along assigned delivery routes to fulfill customer linen service needs.
- Represent Core Linen Services with professionalism, ensuring exceptional customer service at every delivery and pickup.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all deliveries, pickups, and vehicle inspections.
- Collaborate with management and team members to support operational excellence and service reliability.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive a company-owned vehicle along a predetermined route, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and pickup of linen carts to and from customer locations.
- Load and unload clean and soiled linen carts, making certain that all items are properly identified, accounted for and handled according to safety regulations.
- Accurately build and organize linen carts based on customer requirements and established par levels.
- Maintain comprehensive delivery, pickup, and route documentation.
- Establish and maintain positive, service-focused relationships with customers during each delivery.
- Communicate any customer requests, service concerns, shortages, or route issues promptly to the District Route Manager.
- Keep the company vehicle and related equipment clean and in good working order.
- Conduct required vehicle inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns.
- Comply with all company safety policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, traffic laws and other applicable regulations.
- Assist with route preparation, loading, unloading and other operational tasks as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and ensure service continuity.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive hourly compensation (commensurate with experience).
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license appropriate for vehicle operation; Class A CDL required if applicable to the assigned route/vehicle.
- Acceptable driving record meeting company standards.
- Previous experience in commercial driving, route delivery, distribution, or customer service preferred.
- Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and related equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete delivery documentation and follow established routes and schedules.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deliveries throughout the workday.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality, with the ability to follow assigned route schedules.
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- Safety-conscious and reliable, with a strong work ethic and attention to customer service.
- Physically capable of frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling linen carts weighing up to 650 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment that involves entering and exiting vehicles throughout the day.
- Adaptable to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions during deliveries and pickups.
- Team-oriented, willing to assist with operational needs beyond primary delivery responsibilities.
Other Relevant Information
- Core Linen Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are considered based on abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- This job description is not exhaustive; the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job as needed.
- Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).