Lead CSR Driver

Vestis•Minot, ND

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide. Overview : Lead CSR Drivers are responsible for the completion of designated route and customer activities as directed by service management. These duties include (but are not limited to): route relief, on-boarding/training of new CSR’s, customer premise installations (for example, dispensers), new customer installations and other customer related activities as assigned. Provide excellent customer service to each and every customer on each delivery and seek to identify opportunities to improve customer relations and identifies growth opportunities. Executes work in accordance with Company safety guidelines in a productive and efficient manner. Ensures delivery vehicle and equipment are clean, maintained, and used in a safe manner. This position is required to follow Company policies and legal requirements, including, but not limited to: Statement of Business Ethics; equal opportunity; confidentiality/non-disclosure; and harassment-free, respectful, violence-free and drug-free workplace. Position will be required to hold Commercial motor vehicle certifications and licenses to directly work a delivery route as needed to meet customer service objectives.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.
Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Two years industrial laundry experience or route service experience.

Responsibilities

Provides route relief on delivery routes, as directed by manager (CSM, COM or GM/Branch Mgr.), in a safe and efficient manner to provide seamless service to customers.
Communicates with CSR’s in advance, when possible, to seek out specifics about route coverage before route relief periods.
Creates and maintains route relief schedule for assigned routes to be approved weekly by service management.
While on route relief identifies opportunities to improve inventory management, customer satisfaction and identifies additional products and services that may benefit customers.
Communicates these opportunities to the CSM/SCM and CSR responsible for route.
Assists as needed with the on-boarding and training of CSRs as directed by management.
Adheres, practices and promotes effective use of CSR processes.
Uses service tools and systems (example: Handheld) in an efficient and effective manner and is a recognized expert in utilization of systems.
Attends Service Team meetings as required to engage in education and participate in communication on service topics.
Installs customer premise equipment (for example, dispensers) as required and trains customers on proper usage.
Participates in the installation of new customer accounts as assigned.
Ensures that CSR is briefed on customer requirements.
Maintains clean, professional, and tidy personal grooming.
Wears the Company-supplied uniform while completing job duties.
Consistently seeks improvement and excellence in job skills and customer interactions.
Adheres to standard procedures in support of Company-wide operational, financial, service, and safety goals.
Safety Practices appropriate lifting and carrying techniques and ensures that movements are conducted in a safe manner.
Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner at all times adhering to applicable federal, state, and local driving and road usage laws.
Safely drives to assigned customer locations.
Completes deliveries as scheduled in an efficient manner.
Product Delivery and Pick Up Where applicable by branch: Loads product onto delivery vehicle each day ensuring there will be enough product to meet the load list requirements; notifies supervisor of shortfalls before departing.
Organizes product in vehicle in a logical manner to allow efficient delivery of clean goods and separated collection of soiled goods.
Handles and processes healthcare and clean room product in a hygienic manner, according to standard procedures.
Reviews customer inventories and storage areas on each visit.
Ensures proper levels of goods are left, removes excess inventory, and ensures storage area is left neat, clean, and orderly.
Collects soiled goods (records quantities as required) and stores goods in vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Where applicable by branch: Upon return to the branch or service center, places all collected soiled goods into push carts (or other designated material handling equipment) for delivery to designated storage area.
Removes any excess inventories from the vehicle on a daily basis.
Properly separates, identifies (as necessary), and delivers return-to-stock garments to the correct drop-off area.
Invoice and Account Management Prior to each assigned delivery day, reviews customer paperwork for accuracy, special needs, or considerations.
Ensures any adjustments are recorded immediately.
Typical activities include but are not limited to: COD customer payment collection Accounts receivable collection Adding or deleting wearers Accurately counting returned garments for proper billing of lost goods Inventory adjustments Special orders (e.g. extra linen for a club banquet) Disposables and Direct Sales Credit or debit adjustments
At the end of each route day verifies all delivery data is reconciled and properly recorded during the route settlement process.
Customer Retention Demonstrate the highest level of customer service in the execution of all activities.
Act as the “eyes and ears” of the company to monitor and seek feedback from customers on perceived levels of service.
Act upon customer requests to enhance service.
Seek at all times to maintain positive business relationships with existing customers.
Ensure timely adherence to established service programs.
Handle customer questions and concerns in a proactive and timely manner in compliance with corporate programs and procedures.
Communicate all issues in a timely manner to the GM, CSM, or Service Manager.
Provide instruction on proper linen usage and conservation procedures to customers in a consultative manner Customer Solutions Consult with customers on additional product options and ensure that the customer is put into contact with the CSM when the opportunity is complex.
Remain up to date on offerings and adjust consultation to customers as needed.
Provide observations to sales and service team partners on new prospects that may have opened along assigned routes.
Participate in Lead Programs to turn in those opportunities to the sales team.
Handle customer complaints in a proactive and timely manner in compliance with corporate programs and procedures.
Communicate all issues in a timely manner to the GM, CSM, or Service Manager.
Vehicle Maintenance Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment in accordance with pre- and post-inspection requirements.
Report maintenance issues immediately.
Vehicle supplies include items such as fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes, to ensure proper working condition.
Report any and all vehicle accidents, mechanical issues, or malfunctions immediately.
Ensure vehicle follows established maintenance and review programs.
Ensure vehicle is kept in a neat and orderly manner.