ROUTE DRIVER - SMARTSERVICE (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Commission eligibility

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a Route Driver – SmartService in Edison, NJ. This full-time position requires driving along an established route to deliver products and sustain inventory, while delivering outstanding service to clients and customers.

The role includes loading, inventory control, and promoting new products with customers. The ideal candidate has a valid driver’s license, 3 years of driving experience, and 1–2 years in customer service or related work.

Qualifications

• 3 years driving experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Preferred 1–2 years’ customer service experience or minimum 1 year related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products along established route and maintain inventory.
• Provide top-notch service to clients and customers.
• Load truck, unload at machines, and rotate products for freshness.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep vehicle clean.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time Route Driver – SmartService positions.

Location: Canteen – 425 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837. Online applications only.

Schedule: Full time. Wednesday through Sunday, early morning start. Further details upon interview.

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

Fixed Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.

Job Summary

Drive company vehicle over established route to deliver products and maintain inventory. Responsible for delivering top‑notch service to clients and customers at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensure that truck is properly loaded with all product required to properly service all scheduled machines following outlined operational procedures.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and product distribution for vending machines.
• Load hand cart with totes of product, walk to the machines, and load the machines. Return to truck with hand truck of empty totes.
• Perform product rotation to ensure freshness at designated client locations for vending machines.
• Provide client and customer satisfaction in every aspect of job performance.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment.
• Conduct minor service and adjustments on machines. When necessary, report defective equipment to designated maintenance repair service operators or technician dispatcher.
• Maintain accurate machine product and inventory data via a handheld computer.
• Inform regular clients and customers of new products or services.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints; report all client and/or customer complaints to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays, or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
• Accountable for all receipt of goods, invoices, delivery tickets, cash received or collected, and product.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation in accordance with established procedures.
• Keep company vehicle clean and organized at all times; perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform 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.

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: 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 more information, see: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.