ROUTE DRIVER - UTILITY (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Canteen division is hiring for a full-time Route Driver - Utility in Tacoma, WA. You will drive a company truck on a fixed route, deliver snacks and beverages, collect payments, and maintain machines. Previous merchandising, driving, and vending experience is preferred.

A valid driver's license is required. Weekends and holidays may be required, with a 3:00 am start on Wed-Sun. We offer training and a stable benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles.
• Previous merchandising, driving, and vending experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives company-owned truck on an established route to deliver and sell products.
• Receives payments from customers and makes change as needed.
• Loads merchandise and places stock on shelves or in vending machines.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of machines and work area.
• Records transactions accurately and assists with route coordination.
• Supports customer service with routine duties and promo displays.

Skills

Driving experience

Merchandising

Vending experience

Job description

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.

All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.

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• We are hiring immediately for full time ROUTE DRIVER - UTILITY positions.
• Location: Canteen - 1311 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Wednesday through Sunday; 3:00 am start time. Weekends and holidays are required. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous merchandising, driving, and vending experience preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.
• Perks: Willing to train
• Fixed Pay Rate: $28.97 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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-owned truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services, collects money from machines, and makes change by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Services a particular route or location during the absence of the regular route or warehouse employee.
• May assist Customer Service Managers with daily opening and closing of the operation, and training of new route service personnel.
• Drives truck to deliver such items as soft drinks, bakery products, specialty foods, snack items and sundries to customer's place of business.
• Places stock on shelves or racks in vending machines. Collects stale, rejected or unsold merchandise. Collects money from machines and refills bill and coin changers.
• Records transactions on appropriate card and/or electronic device; accountable for cash and product.
• Calls on existing customers to determine adequacy of service; informs regular customers of new products and/or services; listens to and resolves service complaints.
• Selects items from warehouse and loads truck; prepares order forms for food and pastry products.
• Performs routine maintenance on and sanitation of machines.
• Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issues sales promotion materials to customers.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.