VCS Vending Supply Clerk- Bedford MA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Canteen Service, seeks candidates to join a team delivering quality service to Veterans through daily vending operations. Responsibilities include inspecting machines, restocking products, handling supplies, and maintaining clean, secure stockrooms while ensuring machines function properly and cash handling is accurate.

Excellent customer service required. Work hours are steady and predictable, with opportunities for growth within VCS and VA

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic math.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with vending machines.
• Requires constant standing - walking - and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• A current - valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of assigned vending machines to ensure operability, stock, and cleanliness.
• Restock machines with fresh, quality products and discard expired items.
• Replenish supplies such as cutlery, napkins and condiments as needed.
• Ensure machines are functioning properly.
• Maintain machines and stockroom in accordance with manufacturer instructions and VCS policy.
• Perform minor maintenance and contact vendors as required.
• Record meter readings and ensure change availability and security.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and a clean stockroom.
• Place and receive orders, conduct inventories and ensure proper storage.
• Verify cash withdrawals and complete required documents.
• Secure cash and store it properly after collection.
• Assist in café or retail store as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Tools

Vending machines operation

Job description

Summary

Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career! Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system - the largest Healthcare system in the United States.

Qualifications

Requirements: Excellent customer service skills. Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic math. Minimum of one (1) year experience working with vending machines. Requires constant standing - walking - and frequent bending. Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. A current - valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Conducting daily inspections of assigned vending machines to ensure they are operable - adequately stocked and clean
• Restocking all machines as required with fresh - quality products and removing and properly discarding all expired product
• Replenishing supply items such as cutlery - napkins and condiments as needed
• Ensuring machines are functioning properly
• Ensuring that are maintained/cleaned in accordance with manufacturer instructions and VCS policy
• Performing minor maintenance and contacting vendors as required
• Ensuring meter readings are recorded - bill and coin changers contain ample change and proper security measures are in place to prevent theft and/or loss
• Maintaining adequate levels of stock on hand and a clean and efficient stockroom
• Placing and receiving orders - conducting inventories and ensuring proper storage to protect against waste and spoilage
• Verifying cash withdrawals from each machine and completing the required documents
• Securing all cash and ensuring it is received and properly stored by management after collection
• Performing additional duties such as assisting in the café - brew or retail store as needed.