Route Driver - Raleigh

The ICEE Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Birthday holiday

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

The ICEE Company is seeking a Route Sales Driver in Raleigh, NC to deliver products, rotate inventory, and manage in-store merchandising and POS materials. You will work with minimal supervision and attend weekly Service Center meetings, with provided vehicle, uniform, and tools.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 21+ for DOT, and transferable customer service/route driving experience. Lifting requirements and steel-toed shoes are required. Pay starts at $22/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
• Preferred two years customer service and/or route driving experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs or more regularly; up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to drive more than 40% of the time.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload vehicle and verify daily route inventory.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and ensure prompt delivery of products and promos.
• Inform store personnel about new products and promotions.
• Ensure proper training on ICEE equipment for store staff.
• Clean machines, replenish cups/lids/straws, and update promotional materials.
• Document store PO numbers on invoices as needed.
• Perform weekly vehicle inspections (DVIR).
• Carry out general warehouse duties and assist with shipping/receiving.
• Attend weekly meetings at the Service Center.

Skills

Customer service

Store relations

POS merchandising

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

DOT/21+ age requirement

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the operations leadership, the Route Sales Driver ensures that The ICEE Company is always represented in a professional and courteous manner. Customer service is always capitalized at ICEE, and we have a commitment to success to not only our Customers but also our partners and our peers. Route Sales Drivers must develop strong relationships with store personnel, and they must be motivated toward in-store merchandising and POS (point of sale). Daily, they are expected to deliver products, complete, and rotate account inventory, complete invoices, clean machines, and replaces promotional materials. Route Sales Drivers will work with minimal supervision and are required to attend weekly meetings held in their Service Center. Individuals in this role are provided with a vehicle to complete their route, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for loading/unloading the company vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery prepared for daily route. Completes inventory count at the beginning and the end of shift each day.
• Completes scheduled deliveries assigned and ensure prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
• Discusses with store personnel any new product to be left and inform them of new promotional items.
• Ensures that the proper training of ICEE equipment is discussed with any store personnel that are not familiar with machine operation.
• Cleans machines, replenishes stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshens promotional materials.
• Documents store provided PO # on invoices at necessary accounts.
• On occasion, there will be COD (cash on demand) accounts delivered. The driver will deliver the product to these accounts and in return he/she will receive the payment for this product. If cash payment is made, the driver is responsible for obtaining a money order for the proper amount minus the cost of money order. This money order is turned into the Service Center manager at the end of every day.
• Performs weekly vehicle checks. DOT vehicles, driver must fill out a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report).
• Performs assigned general warehouse duties including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, rotating product, shipping and receiving of equipment, parts, and product.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, the Route Sales Driver must be self-motivated and have the ability to stay on task with minimal to no supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Must possess enthusiasm and motivation toward in-store merchandising and POS.
• Must be able to successfully maintain customer relations, interpersonal relationships, team relations, and service.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Great oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable performing basic mathematical functions as well.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
• Preferred two (2) years Customer Service and/or Route Driving experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs. required.
• Ability to Drive more than 40% of the time.
• Must have and wear steel-toed shoes.

Pay from: $22/hour

Pay is commensurate with experience, education, skills, training, and certifications.

ICEE offers its Employees:

• Paid holidays, sick time and Paid vacation
• Birthday Holiday (Must be used within Employee Birthday Month)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.