Route Merchandiser — Snacks, Fresh Food & Vending

Five Star Breaktime Solutions; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Support Feeding the Future charity

Job summary

Five Star Breaktime Solutions seeks a Retail Route Merchandiser to stock and refresh vending machines and micro-markets across client locations in Kentucky. You will represent Five Star with professional appearance, build customer relationships, and upsell snacks, drinks, and fresh foods while safely operating a company vehicle.

You’ll work independently along a defined route, maintain inventory, ensure products are fresh, tidy, and in compliance with planograms, and deliver excellent service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Consent to a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• DOT requirements require age 21+.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products per store layouts and promotional plans; roll-out promotions.
• Maintain inventory levels for items including snacks, beverages, sandwiches, and fresh foods.
• Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee; follow rotation protocols.
• Load/unload products safely; drive the company vehicle for deliveries.
• Collect payments from kiosks; follow cash-handling procedures and report discrepancies.
• Inspect perishable items for freshness; ensure proper refrigeration and cleanliness.
• Greet customers professionally and provide product recommendations and route feedback.
• Complete full inventory counts and communicate product changes to management.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Route experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Five Star Breaktime Solutions seeks a Retail Route Merchandiser to stock and refresh vending machines and micro-markets across client locations in Kentucky. You will represent Five Star with professional appearance, build customer relationships, and upsell snacks, drinks, and fresh foods while safely operating a company vehicle.

You’ll work independently along a defined route, maintain inventory, ensure products are fresh, tidy, and in compliance with planograms, and deliver excellent service