Route Retail Merchandiser — Snacks & Fresh Food (TN)

Five Star Breaktime Solutions; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary FSA

Life insurance

Disability

Feeding the Future charity

Job summary

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is seeking a Retail Route Merchandiser to stock vending machines and micro-markets across client locations in Fayetteville, TN. You’ll load, transport, and stock soft drinks, coffee, snacks, and fresh foods while ensuring clean, attractive displays and accurate on-site billing.

The role rewards independent work, strong customer relationships, and adherence to safety standards, including DOT rules, temperature logging, and regular equipment cleaning, with upsell

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to consent to a drug screen and pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the route.
• Must be 21 to meet DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver & merchandise products — Load, transport, and stock soft drinks, coffee, snacks, fresh food, and sundries at client locations; handle on-site billing and order verification.
• Stock & rotate inventory — Replenish vending machines, micro markets, coolers, and shelves using FIFO; face product forward per plan-o-grams; remove items at or near best-by date.
• Maintain food safety — Date and handle perishables correctly, ensure proper refrigeration, log and report temperatures that exceed safety thresholds.
• Clean & service equipment — Sanitize vending and market equipment; perform minor repairs (filters, brewer heads, bulbs, receipt paper); report out-of-service machines to management.
• Manage cash & records — Collect cash/coins, accurately record all transactions on delivery tickets and handheld devices, and reconcile inventory per company SOP.
• Support customers & promotions — Resolve service complaints, set up promotional displays, and communicate new products or services on behalf of management.
• Ensure safety & compliance — Follow DOT regulations, company safety and loss prevention guidelines; report theft, vandalism, unsafe conditions, or shortages immediately.
• Operate & maintain assigned vehicle — Complete daily pre-trip inspections, keep vehicle and storage areas clean, use assigned fuel card properly, and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Route/DOT experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is seeking a Retail Route Merchandiser to stock vending machines and micro-markets across client locations in Fayetteville, TN. You’ll load, transport, and stock soft drinks, coffee, snacks, and fresh foods while ensuring clean, attractive displays and accurate on-site billing.

The role rewards independent work, strong customer relationships, and adherence to safety standards, including DOT rules, temperature logging, and regular equipment cleaning, with upsell