Vending Route Driver

Waterviewloft; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vending Route Driver to join their team. This role involves driving a company vehicle along established routes to ensure product delivery and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for merchandising, cash handling, and maintaining inventory levels while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a clean driving record, with prior experience in driving and retail preferred. Join a company that values health, wellness, and work-life balance, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous PTO

Flexible Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

At-work Dining Perks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT physical requirements and have prior driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to deliver and stock products on assigned routes.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld Scanner

Smartphone

Job description

Vending Route Driver

Department: Savannah 201722

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Kyle Carroll

Compensation: $17.00 / hour

Description

The Vending Route Driver is responsible for driving a company vehicle over an established route or carrying out any special project/task assigned, including remerchandising, auditing, training, etc. The schedule, days/times (variable work week), and geographical location will vary based on the task at hand. The Vending Route Driver is to ensure customer satisfaction for their assigned client(s) in addition to data integrity. This includes identifying and obtaining information from customers, anticipating their needs, and fulfilling their expectations through the delivery and stocking of products, as well as the general maintenance of space and equipment at each point of sale in their assigned route.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Merchandising: Merchandise products according to plan-o-grams. Roll out promotions. Obtain and report customer feedback. Maintain inventory levels for all products sold, including soft drinks, candy, pastry, and snack items. Restock vending spirals. Follow protocols for inventory tracking and rotating of product. Collect and record out-of-date, rejected, or unsold merchandise. Monitor shelf life of products to minimize spoilage losses.
• Product Delivery: Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury. Drive company vehicle to points of sale to deliver merchandise. Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
• Cash Handling/Security: Collect money from vending machines. Replace bill changers and refill coin tubes utilizing handheld or similar device. Follow cash handling and loss prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety. Record transactions on appropriate forms and/or handheld device. Monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises specific concern about potential misconduct.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products. Ensure coolers maintain appropriate temperatures to store products. Perform routine cleaning, including vending machines, coffee machines, and microwaves. Communicate any issues of concern to management, such as customer issues, cleanliness, safety concerns, or security concerns.
• Customer Interaction & Team Collaboration: Greet clients and customers in a friendly and professional manner. Communicate effectively with customers to address questions or concerns. Provide suggestions related to products and solutions as needed. Provide feedback and suggestions to improve route efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Machine Maintenance: Conduct minor repairs and adjustments on machines, such as removal of bent coins and jammed products. Immediately report more complex machine issues to Service Central for repair. Complete minor vending equipment repairs and test vending equipment to ensure proper function.
• Inventory: Full inventory counts must be completed regularly.
• Additional: Projects and assignments as needed.

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• High-School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass DOT physical requirements
• Clean driving record
• Chauffeur’s license
• Prior experience driving a 16 ft box truck or similar
• Prior retail experience and familiarization with basic merchandising concepts strongly preferred
• Basic Computer Skills – iPad, handheld scanner, smartphone, and other technology

Physical Demands:

• Climbing in and out of a vehicle
• Loading and unloading products from the vehicle
• Bending, stooping, pulling/pushing, and twisting required
• Walking and standing required for long periods
• Regular lifting of 25-50 pounds

The physical demands for this position include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Continental reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Continental or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be all inclusive. Due to the nature of this role, the candidate must be able to work all shifts and have weekend availability. Candidates must be willing and able to work in varying conditions.

Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We prioritize the health, wellness, and work-life balance of our team members and designed our comprehensive compensation packages to reflect that.

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications, and team events.