ROUTE DRIVER - SMARTSERVICE (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Snack/beverage discounts

Shoes allowance ($100)

Uniform reimbursement ($100)

Referral bonus

Job summary

Canteen is hiring a full-time Route Driver - SmartService in Belvidere, IL. The role delivers products along a set route, maintains inventory for vending machines, and ensures high‑quality customer service. The driver must have a valid license and can lift up to 50 lbs. The position includes benefits and may offer commission eligibility in some cases.

Typical shift is early mornings, Monday through Friday, with online applications preferred. Training and details provided during interview.

Qualifications

• 3 years driving experience required.
• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
• Preferred 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service position, or a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle along established route to deliver products and maintain inventory.
• Ensure proper loading of truck with product for scheduled machines and adheres to procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels and distribution for vending machines.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and related equipment.
• Report defects and coordinate with maintenance teams as needed.
• Keep handheld machine data accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Driving experience

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time ROUTE DRIVER - SMARTSERVICE positions.

Location: Canteen - 1222 Crosslink Parkway, Belvidere, IL 61008. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday; early morning start. Further details upon interview.

Requirement: Must have a valid driver's license. Previous driving experience preferred.

• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.
• Perks: Free coffee, reduced-cost snacks and beverages, $100 safety shoes allowance, and $100 uniform reimbursement!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.

About Canteen

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Summary: Drives company vehicle over established route to deliver products and maintain inventory. Responsible for the delivery of top-notch service to clients and customers at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensures that truck is properly loaded with all product required to properly service all scheduled machines following outlined operational procedures.
• Maintains proper inventory levels and product distribution for vending machines.
• Loads hand cart with totes of product, walks to the machines, and loads the machines. Returns to truck with hand truck of empty totes.
• Performs product rotation to ensure freshness at designated client locations for vending machines.
• Provides client and customer satisfaction in every aspect of job performance.
• Performs routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment.
• Conducts minor service and adjustments on machines. When necessary, reports defective equipment to designated maintenance repair service operators or technician dispatcher.
• Maintains accurate machine product and inventory data via a handheld computer.
• Informs regular clients and customers of new products or services.
• Listens to and resolves service complaints; reports all client and/or customer complaints to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays, or issues sales promotion materials to customers.
• Accountable for all receipt of goods, invoices, delivery tickets, cash received or collected, and product.
• Conducts inventory reconciliation in accordance with established procedures.
• Keeps company vehicle clean and organized at all times; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 years driving experience required.
• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
• Preferred 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service position, or a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.

Associates At Canteen Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their 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 satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1575885

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