Route Driver - Smartservice (Full Time)

Compass Group • Lakewood, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver - Smartservice drives a company vehicle along an established route to deliver products and maintain inventory, providing high-quality service to clients and customers. The driver prepares and loads the truck for scheduled machine service, replenishes vending machines, rotates products to maintain freshness, and keeps inventory records using a handheld computer. The role also includes cleaning and sanitizing machines, conducting minor machine adjustments, reporting defects, handling customer feedback, supporting promotions, reconciling inventory, and maintaining the company vehicle. This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and early morning starts; some weekends are required. The fixed pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous driving experience is preferred.
• Preferred 1–2 years of customer service experience, or at least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the truck is properly loaded with all products needed for the scheduled route, following operational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and product distribution in vending machines.
• Transport product totes by hand cart, stock machines, and return empty totes to the truck.
• Rotate products at client locations to ensure freshness.
• Provide client and customer satisfaction in all aspects of job performance.
• Clean and sanitize vending machines and related equipment routinely.
• Perform minor machine servicing and adjustments; report defective equipment to maintenance operators or a technician dispatcher when needed.
• Maintain accurate machine product and inventory information using a handheld computer.
• Inform regular clients and customers about new products or services.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints, and promptly report client or customer complaints to the immediate supervisor.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays or provide promotional materials to customers.
• Account for goods, invoices, delivery tickets, cash received or collected, and products.
• Reconcile inventory according to established procedures.
• Keep the company vehicle clean and organized, and perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits, as applicable under federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed