Route Delivery Driver/ Area Assistant - Springfield, MO.

PIZZA WHOLESALE OF LEXINGTON INC•Springfield, MO

18d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pizza Wholesale of Lexington, Inc. is hiring a Route Delivery Driver/Area Assistant to deliver products and service customers in the convenience store industry. The role involves operating a company truck, maintaining customer relationships, supporting sales growth and customer service, and helping ensure Hunt Brothers® Pizza locations meet company standards. The position requires travel between districts, including overnight travel, and may require holiday-period service. The listed salary is $55,000 per year.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Must be able to obtain a D.O.T. card with one-year certification.
Must obtain and maintain a Class B CDL within the first six months of employment.
Demonstrated customer-service ability.
Innovative, self-motivated, and able to operate with a sense of urgency.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel between districts and undertake required overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a company truck in the designated area to deliver products and provide service to customers.
Verify daily vehicle preventive maintenance and maintain required operator documentation.
Work within hours-of-service requirements and report challenges completing the assigned route within those limits.
Load and unload products according to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Review invoices daily for completeness and accuracy and make corrections as needed.
Verify beginning- and end-of-day truck inventory according to procedures.
Explain services, policies, and pricing methods clearly to customers.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others, using proper precautions, tools, and equipment and following safe-work practices and policies.
Train store employees as required, including pizza preparation, oven cleaning, and keeping prep tables stocked.
Clean up before leaving a store, including avoiding tracks with the two-wheeler during rainy weather and breaking down pizza boxes.
Ensure each pizza shoppe meets Hunt Brothers® Pizza appearance standards, including keeping it clear of other store merchandise, refreshing marketing materials, and ensuring bulbs and displays operate.
Follow procedures with store owners to address locations that do not meet Hunt Brothers® Pizza standards and guidelines.
With guidance from the District Manager, service customer locations when an Account Manager and/or District Manager is absent.
Travel to other districts to assist with running routes.
Provide customer-location service during holiday periods if needed.
Check voicemail during business hours and Hunt Brothers® email daily.
Attend Hunt Brothers® Pizza Training School and other professional development courses as requested or required.
Assist in keeping the warehouse clean and organized.
Make daily bank deposits for collected monies according to policy and procedures.
Complete required paperwork, including handheld operations and procedures, within established timeframes and send it to the appropriate departments.
Refresh promotional materials as needed or when obsolete.
Defrost and clean the truck as necessary.
Attend company meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.